When winter arrives, many property owners are tempted to put grounds maintenance on hold. With the cold weather, near-constant rain and frosty conditions this might seem like the logical choice, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Grounds maintenance is a year-round commitment, and it should never stop during the winter months. Here are just 3 of the things you need to think about during the colder months.
Weed Control Matters
While a lot of plants will go dormant as the weather gets colder, weeds don’t. They’re tenacious little things, and they don’t believe in taking a winter break to rest! Instead, they use the lack of competition from other plants as an excuse to grow bigger than ever, with some weeds thriving in the colder temperatures. If you don’t take steps to address weeds during the winter months, you could end up with a significant weed problem come spring. Staying on top of the weeds throughout winter means you will avoid the time, money and potential structural damage of dealing with them in spring.
Keeping Your Grass Healthy
Just like weeds, grass doesn’t go dormant in the winter. Instead, it dramatically slows its growth, conserving energy and strengthening its root networks. So while it might take longer, your grass is growing, which means it does need mowing. Neglecting your lawns during the winter can lead to overgrown and unkempt lawns when spring arrives – which won’t look great for your business! Regular commercial grass cutting during the winter means your grounds stay neat and tidy for your staff and visitors. It also prevents any pest infestations, from lawn disease to mice nesting, and keeps your grass healthy all year round.
Enhancing Safety
Winter in the UK means two things – cold and wet. Together they bring all sorts of slip hazards, including snow, ice and wet leaves. We’ve talked before about the importance of keeping your grounds safe and free from slip hazards, but it’s always worth a reminder. Regular grounds maintenance is essential for the safety of everyone visiting your premises, preventing accidents and injuries on your property. You can read more about how keeping your grounds leaf-free improves safety here.
Pod Landscapes Grounds Maintenance Services
At Pod Landscapes, we understand the importance of year-round grounds maintenance. While we don’t provide a full suite of winter preparations (like de-icing or gritting), we do provide a range of services that can help you prepare your grounds for the cold weather and keep everything ticking over until the thaw next year. That includes:
- Weed Control: Our experts are skilled in identifying and removing weeds, making sure they don’t overrun your property during the winter. We are fully trained and qualified to use a range of pesticides on domestic and commercial grounds, with each person PA1 and PA6 certified for your safety.
- Commercial Grass Cutting: Our experts know everything there is to know about lawn care and maintenance, so we can make sure your lawn is always in tip-top shape and looks its best all year round. That doesn’t just mean mowing grass either! Our lawn maintenance services include everything you need to keep your lawn healthy and looking good, including edging, boarders, mowing and more.
- Leaf Removal: Whether it’s a one-off removal or regular leaf maintenance, we can collect leaves on your property safely and effectively without a lot of noise, leaving you free to go about your day. We’re also fully licenced to dispose of green waste for our clients, so once we’ve collected the leaves, we remove them completely.
- Moss Removal: We use a unique moss removal system to get rid of moss, dirt and debris from all hard surfaces without the need for harsh chemicals or even water, removing a major slip hazard from your property.
If you find yourself getting overwhelmed by all of the tasks on your grounds maintenance checklist, then it might be time to bring in some support. At Pod Landscapes, we offer a fully outsourced solution to all of your commercial grounds maintenance needs, no matter what the time of year. If you would like to find out more about how we can help, you can book a complimentary site visit, review and consultation with one of the team today.
