Impact Of Cold Weather On Cultural Lawn Care Practices

In this video, we explore the fascinating topic of how cold weather affects cultural practices in lawn care. As the temperature drops on occasion, lawn enthusiasts face new challenges in maintaining their beloved lawns. Join us as we delve into the impact of frost on cultural practices such as fertilization, mowing, and watering. We'll also discuss some of the best ways to ensure your lawn stays healthy and vibrant. Whether you're a seasoned lawn care pro or a curious beginner, this video is sure to leave you with some valuable insights and tips for taking care of your lawn in cold weather. So grab a warm drink and let's dive in!

[@hoosier8729]

I'm having the same dilemma and was thinking it was due to.my blades but I recently sharpened them. It was ticking me off a bit 🙃 Side note I'm about 40-50 miles east of you ( South Bend area ) so we're experiencing the same weather.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Awesome! Just stay on the beaten path and over time the rips will go away.

[@Aerialphotovito]

Great info Jake thanks for sharing this 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Thank you for watching!

[@alexlanders9005]

Hey Jake, fellow ProVista KBG guy here in Illinois. I thought you did one cut a month ago to get rid of brown tips from winter damage and to wake it up? I've been using my Mammotion Luba 5000 and have cut it at 2.8" probably three times now. Even with the freezing temps I had last week, my lawn is still double dark blue compared to all of my neighbors light lime green. I also did a prodiamine app a month ago and I literally only have 5-10 dandelions across 14,000 sq ft compared to all of my neighbors' thousands of dandelions. I just need your advice on what to do in May when the dreaded seedheads start growing. Should I just not mow the entire month of May and have it look like crap with all the seedheads until I scalp everything down? Those seedheads look like I'm growing bushes in my lawn in May 😂

[@GaryGill786]

Jake good morning, what time you suggest to spray the tenacity on lawn … I m in Toronto please

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Once soil temperatures consistently stay around 55 degrees.

[@GaryGill786]

@@JakeTheLawnKid you r the best thanks

[@bigcatkim]

Jake, I'm in St. John and I did get some stress, but it recovered well.

[@austindouglas13]

Looks like the cut lawns had a dessication event from the freeze.

[@srtswpak47]

Good info! It would be great to hear from you in the near future about how your battle with the Quack Grass is going an. I did an early scalp on my KBG, but it's been too cold to cut it ever since so I'm hoping the quack grows tall so I can glove of death it being I don't have ProVista.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

This is a topic I'll definitely consider touching on coming up. Stay tuned!

[@tammydecorates3577]

Jake!! Every year my grass is thick and green but when I look down towards the roots of the grass it’s always yellow and wet looking! Is that normal? It usually gets like that in the summer and I’m not sure if it’s too think or maybe needs to be aerated! 🤔🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Please email over some pictures... [e-mail]

[@ZulkSOD]

You have to ask yourself, if you didnt spray fert, would it have burned? I'd imagine probably not.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Yes. True. But I also have to be observant to the fact that the lawns that burned up were cut and fertilized. The ones that were either just cut or just fertilized and not yet cut for the year didn't burn that bad. It goes both ways.

[@ZulkSOD]

@@JakeTheLawnKid you do great work! Things happen. It's all about learning right

[@Thelawncarenut]

I want to see the Super Concoction.

[@Thelawncarenut]

ripped and shriveled tips were problems I had in college

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

You'll love it

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

@@Thelawncarenut I still have that problem sometimes.

[@ZMAN71]

Great topic, going thru this right now thought it was my blades too. Fertilized and cut way too early. Will be more patient next spring. Lawn looks great!

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

It will look really good

[@Striperman]

Your ProVista looks great. I haven't put down any fert yet since end of October. My ProVista is looking great. Have been mowing about 3 times a week at 3/4" and even with some frost last week still holding up well.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Nice! So far my got Urea 46-0-0 last fall, and again this spring alongside 15-0-0 combined with pro diamine and just recently a massive AIR8 cocktail and N-charge 28-0-0 so she's on fire right now. Also, on the contrary, I haven't mowed at all this season.

[@Striperman]

​@@JakeTheLawnKida painters house is never painted lol 😂

[@DirtygardenCA]

oof, that tip burn looks so bad, but your lawn looks so lush and nice. hope your 1st mow goes well

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Oh it will be great.