How to Beat Lawn Damage this Halloween
The countdown to Halloween has begun, and many neighborhoods are preparing for annual trick-or-treat nights and handing out candy to kids dressed in costume. While safety is often and should be a priority for households choosing to participate in the festive tradition, homeowners should also consider ways to prevent possible lawn damage cause by over eager kids. As trick-or-treaters set out to visit their neighbors, even the best kids can be tempted to take shortcuts through yards to grab their treats.
Before you finalize plans for this year’s trick-or-treat night, here are four ways to prevent lawn damage.
Create a clear and well-lit path.
Just because you have a clear sidewalk and driveway doesn’t mean that children will know they are supposed to use it. Decorate the sides of these areas with festive items, including ghosts, goblins, or gravestones. Include orange string lights, dancing lighted ghosts, or use glow-in-the-dark sidewalk chalk to make it easy for kids to see how they are supposed to get to your front door. The more engaging the path is, the more likely trick-or-treaters will use it, so they don’t miss out on the fun!
Set up in the driveway.
More and more homeowners are choosing to handout candy away from their front doors. Not only does setting up in the driveway or edge of the sidewalk allow you to see the parade of costumes, but it also keeps people from walking or rolling wagons across your well-maintained lawn.
Create a border around the yard.
When you’re planning decorations for the house and yard, look for ways to create a border that blocks kids from stepping on the grass in the first place. Using stakes to string up spiderwebs along the side of the road and edge of your driveway looks festive, but keeps grass safe from being trampled.
Choose the right decorations.
Little feet are not the only things that can cause lawn damage on Halloween. Some decorations can impact a lawn’s health, so try to avoid placing heavy decorations on the grass. The heavier an item is, the more likely it will flatten the lawn and create a brown patch from lack of nutrients. Switch up where you set decorations each year and think ahead to the type of Christmas decorations you plan to use to prepare properly.
What to Do If You Have Lawn Damage
Even with the best efforts, lawn damage can still happen. If you notice patches in your lawn, over-seeding may be necessary, or it may be time to look into grass patch repair. It is also an option to work with a professional lawn repair service to make sure it is completed correctly.
If you’re looking for ways to keep your grass green and healthy year-round, contact Perennial Lawn Care about our customized lawn programs today.
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