When your grass goes brown and sleepy, it’s tempting to forget about it until spring. But your dormant lawn is not dead; it’s just resting. And what you do now can make or break how it wakes up later. At Nature’s Select®, we help homeowners avoid these five common dormancy mistakes so their lawns come […]

Here’s a secret most lawns are hiding: even when the grass looks quiet, the real action is happening underground. Your soil is full of living microbes working behind the scenes to support thicker, greener turf, and winter is a crucial time to keep them going. At Nature’s Select®, we build lawn programs around soil biology, […]

Spoiler alert: your lawn isn’t actually lazy. When your grass turns brown and slows down in the winter, it’s not giving up—it’s going into energy-saving mode. At Nature’s Select®, we know that what’s happening beneath the surface during this “sleep” phase is just as important as what you see in spring.

Winter in North Carolina usually means cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the occasional snowfall. While some homeowners might view snow as a nuisance, we’re here to tell you that it can be quite beneficial for your lawn. In fact, a layer of snow can act as a protective blanket for your grass, providing insulation from […]

As winter blankets the world in a serene layer of snow, it might seem like your Winston-Salem lawn is taking a well-deserved rest. However, the truth is that the winter months are crucial for maintaining a lush, healthy lawn come spring. At Nature’s Select®, we understand the importance of winter lawn care, and we’re here […]

As winter approaches and the temperatures drop, many homeowners may be tempted to hang up their gardening gloves and forget about lawn care until the first signs of spring. However, savvy homeowners know that the key to a lush, green lawn in the warmer months lies in the careful attention and nourishment provided during the […]

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s a sure sign that winter is just around the corner. If you want your lawn to emerge healthy and vibrant in the spring, preparing it for the season’s first freeze is crucial. Proper lawn care now can make all the difference in ensuring your grass […]

Contrary to popular belief, lawn care is a year round job and shouldn’t be ignored in the winter months. While it’s true there is less to do in winter, there are certain steps you should take to ensure your lawn comes back healthy and thick in the spring. A big part of winter lawn care […]

Each fall, our team at Nature’s Select® recommends an aeration and overseeding treatment to the homeowners in the Winston-Salem area. This treatment helps your lawn prepare to go into a dormant phase for the winter so that it can come back thick and lush in the spring. Today on the blog, we’re not just discussing […]

Many homeowners in the Winston-Salem area make the mistake of completely ignoring their lawns during the cold winter months. They mow one last time in the fall, rake up the leaves, and then clock out until spring. However, at Nature’s Select®, our select lawn care program includes seven applications for year-round lawn care, to produce […]