Winter is an exciting time. It’s hard not to get sucked into the holiday spirit as stores hang decorations and Christmas music starts playing over the radio.
But as fun as your winter traditions may be, so many inconveniences also come with below-freezing temperatures. It’s never fun to wake up early for work, just so you can scrape frost off your car windshield.
The best way to deal with the cold weather is to get ahead of it. And when it comes to cold weather preparation, few steps are as important as winterizing your lawn.
If you’ve never taken the time to prepare your outdoor space for the winter weather, then meet with our team at Lifestyle Outdoor.
We can give you personalized winterization tips. Read on to learn about our winterization services, including why you should winterize a sprinkler system in Overland Park.
Watch Out for Winter Weather
For winterizing your lawn, preparation is the name of the game. It’s easy for winter weather to sneak up on you, especially in an area like Overland Park. Temperatures can swing from below freezing in the morning to sweltering in the afternoon! But don’t hold off on winter prep until it’s too late.
If you wait until the temperature starts to drop before you seek out a lawn care expert to help, then you risk spending thousands of dollars in repair bills. But when should you start preparing for winter, how can winter weather impact your yard, and how can you protect against seasonal damage?
Beginning Preparations
If you want to ensure that your outdoor space is safe from winter weather, start preparing well in advance.
We understand how busy the second half of the year can be. You want to be enjoying the cooler weather, but you have chores to complete, parties to host, and holiday decorations to set up. Don’t put off winterizing your sprinkler systems until next year. Instead, contact our team and make sure to schedule our services as soon as possible.
Bye to Burst Sprinklers
If you want to prepare your outdoor space for the winter, then you need a team of experts to perform a sprinkler blowout to winterize a sprinkler system. In Overland Park, you can never be sure how cold it’s going to get, so be sure to schedule a sprinkler system blowout before things get too chilly.
A sprinkler blowout is a method we use to expel any moisture completely from your irrigation system to prevent winter damage.
This process can prevent serious, permanent damage to your irrigation system. When temperatures drop, leftover moisture remaining in your sprinkler system may freeze, causing your sprinkler pipes to burst.
You don’t want to replace your entire irrigation system—so schedule a sprinkler blowout. Now, let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions about the sprinkler blowout process.
How does a sprinkler blowout work?
Our experts will come to your home and examine your sprinkler system. Then, we’ll use a special adapter to our air compressor to send a stream of pressurized air through your irrigation system’s pipes. This forces any remaining water out through your sprinkler heads. This completely dries out your pipes, so they won’t freeze during chilly nights.
On paper, the sprinkler blowout process seems very straightforward, but you should have experts manage this part of your winterization to avoid causing any damage to your irrigation system in the process.
Can a sprinkler blowout damage your irrigation system?
When we come to your yard to perform a sprinkler blowout, we take special care to understand the specifics of your irrigation system. Every sprinkler system works a little bit differently, and we always want to leave your outdoor space better than we found it.
Every one of our services at Lifestyle Outdoor starts with a site visit. We’ll come to your property and take a look at your outdoor space. We’ll make notes about the specifics of your yard’s layout, and then we’ll take a look at your irrigation system.
You can ask questions of your own, and we’ll give you a quote. We don’t want to rush into anything. A poorly performed sprinkler blowout can cause your pipes to burst, and that’s precisely what we’re trying to avoid!
Can you perform a sprinkler blowout yourself?
We know that we have some DIY-enthusiasts reading this blog. Some people take great pride in doing everything themselves, and we understand! There’s something incredibly satisfying about working on your own property, with our own tools, to meet your own goals.
But when it comes to a technical and high-stakes job like a sprinkler blowout, you should probably leave it to the professionals. Not only does performing a sprinkler blowout require a lot of supplies and tools, it also takes a lot of training.
Even the simplest of mistakes can ruin your irrigation system forever. Our trained experts can winterize your sprinkler system for you, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
Can Lifestyle Outdoor install a new sprinkler system?
If your sprinkler system has already been damaged by winter weather, then we can install a brand new irrigation system ourselves! Invite us out to take a look at your lawn, and we can quote, design, and install a sprinkler system optimized for your specific needs.
Our team works outside every day, so we have a special appreciation for nature. And as a result, we want to install irrigation systems that don’t waste water. Not only is a water-conscious sprinkler system good for the environment—it’s good for your wallet.
Our systems won’t drain your savings by using unnecessary water.
Winter Fertilizer
If you own a home, then you need to winterize. Sprinkler systems in Overland Park aren’t the only things you should address to prepare for colder weather. You can drastically improve the health of your lawn over the winter months with winter fertilizer.
At first glance, winter fertilizer might seem pointless. After all, nothing grows during the winter. But winterization is all about staying ahead.
If you want to see a more beautiful lawn in the spring, then winter fertilizer can help you experience more noticeable results. But how does winter fertilizer work?
Why use winter fertilizer?
Winter fertilizer can keep your grass healthy over the winter months.
You apply winter fertilizer for the same reason that a squirrel might stockpile acorns for the winter—making sure that your grass stays “fed” when the temperatures get lower. But it’s important to apply this winter fertilizer at the right time.
If you wait until the ground freezes, then the grass may not be able to absorb the fertilizer as effectively. If you think your outdoor space could benefit from winter fertilizer, but you don’t know where to start, we can offer personalized recommendations.
Tree Wrapping
If you’re spreading winter fertilizer to keep your lawn healthy and winterizing your sprinkler system in Overland Park to prevent damage, make the time to wrap your trees as well. Wrapping a tree is kind of like putting a jacket on it, and wrapping keeps trees healthy and prevents seasonal damage.
Tree wraps are thin liners that in some ways resemble tape or gauze. This small chore can make a big difference for your outdoor space. Tree wrapping helps to prevent the trunk of your tree from cracking, and it can stop hungry deer from nibbling at your tree’s bark.
Tree wrapping also prevents sunscalding, which is a process where the sun causes tree bark to fall away, exposing the tree’s sensitive flesh.
Trust the Experts
We hope you’ll consider meeting with our team at Lifestyle Outdoor if you’re looking to winterize. Sprinkler systems in Overland Park are susceptible to winter damage, and you need to stay ahead of the weather.
When you sit down with our team, you can be sure that you’re working with a group of professionals who care about your results. We live in the areas we treat, and there’s nothing we love more than enhancing the look of our communities’ outdoor spaces.
Looking to learn more about our services at Lifestyle Outdoor? Consider reading through the rest of our blog. We update this blog every month, offering in-depth examinations of our services and processes. Take a closer look at our many different lawn care options.
Reach Out to Us Online
Do you think you could benefit from professional winterization services? Not sure where to start? Consider trying our free online estimate tool.
If you want to get an estimate for your desired service(s), then simply go to the tool and fill in the required questions. We’ll then send you an estimate based on your answers.
The process is simple and only takes a few minutes, so there’s no reason to hold off. The winter is a busy time, so it’s easy for important cold weather preparations to fall through the cracks. Don’t risk expensive damages. Get started winterizing and protect your irrigation and landscaping this season.