Lawns endure a great deal during the winter months thanks to the wet and cold conditions. Despite good intentions, gardeners can inadvertently make matters worse but doing too much, too soon.
While some preparation can be done ahead of the warmer weather to help the lawn look its best in spring and summer, some tasks should be postponed.
According to the gardening experts at Fantastic Gardeners, scarifying is a lawn task that benefits the grass, but undertaking it in winter is a big mistake.
Scarifying is the process of removing thatch, moss, and debris from a lawn to improve aeration and promote healthier grass growth.
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