The winter months may not seem particularly important in the grand scheme of lawn care, and you would be right in thinking that they represent the months of least effort as far as lawn care is concerned.

However, the mistake that most people make is going too far in that type of thinking and completely ignoring their lawn during the winter months.

Pruning, cutting and other lawn activities may not be required in the winter months, but taking care of your lawn in the winter is still a very important thing to do.

The winter lawn tips package would start with a note about your sprinkler system. Sprinkler systems are, of course, mainstays in many of the lawn care regimens of people across the country

However, in general, people do not put in the time and effort necessary to prepare a good sprinkler system that will last them a long time.

Having a good sprinkler system not only means buying one that is worthwhile, but it also means maintaining that sprinkler system so that it does not come back to haunt you in your later lawn care endeavours.

During the winter months, a sprinkler system that has not been protected against the elements is particularly prone to things like breaking and cracking and of course that could come back to bite you when you start using it in the spring.

A sprinkler system that has cracked pipes will leak out into the roots of the grass just as much as it waters the top soil in which the grass grows.

This means that your soil will be getting a lot more water than you might think from timing your sprinkler system and that in turn means that your grass plants could be drowned in far more water than they actually need.

The run-off can make things worse for you rather than better, not to mention the extra money you will have to pay for the inefficient sprinkling that your system does.

You’ll save yourself all of this time and trouble if you make sure you protect your sprinkling system against the elements before the season starts.

Outdoor plants also need special attention. It takes only one good freeze to destroy many plants.

Be cautious and prepare if you know that temperatures will fall into the low 40’s Cover them or bring them inside. Often times getting them close to the house will do, because of the radiant heat stored and released during the night.

All tender plants should already be protected.

Place your plants where you can enjoy them, but remember that they are alive and have needs too.

Ideally they should receive light from a window. Avoid locations near a door or window that a cold draft could stress the plant.

Check the soil daily, with your finger, watering only when the soil feels dry.

If the pot is covered with decorative foil, be sure to punch some holes in the bottom, to allow the water to drain onto a saucer beneath the pot.