The grass is not always greener, especially in the winter. If you’re like most Yonkers and Westchester area homeowners, your grass will be wilted, brown, and appear lifeless. This is because you can’t truly maintain your lawn in the winter. Many people plant grasses resistant to cold weather, but these are not the best choice for most parts of the country. The best lawn grasses are better suited to tropical climates where they can grow all year round.
The best choice for most places is a cool-season grass that looks good in spring and summer but declines to a stubby brown plant in autumn and winter. Your best bet for this would be one of the cool-season turfgrasses such as Bermuda, St. Augustine, or centipedegrass, though many others will look good in your area.
This type of grass does best if you mow it just before flowering time when it is still dormant and likely to be at its lowest height. Don’t mow too early, or it will wilt and look unkempt. These grass types need watering during dry spells. Watering with regular irrigation is vital, so keep your sprinkler system well maintained and avoid drought conditions lasting more than a week at a time.
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