Don’t let winter set your lawn back.
While your grass might be growing slower, winter is no time to neglect your lawn – or your equipment. The choices you make now directly affect how lush, green, and healthy your lawn will be come spring.
Here’s how South African homeowners can avoid the most common winter lawn care mistakes – with a little help from John Deere ride-on mowers and AFGRI Equipment.
Lawn Mistakes to Avoid This Winter
1. Cutting too low before the cold hits
Scalping your lawn weakens the grass and exposes roots to cold stress. John Deere ride-on mowers allow for easy height adjustments, helping you set the perfect winter cutting height to protect your lawn.
2. Letting leaves and debris pile up
Fallen leaves and grass debris block light and lock in moisture – creating the perfect environment for mould. Regular clearing keeps your lawn healthy and well-aerated. A mower with a catcher and high lift blades, like many John Deere models, makes cleanup effortless.
3. Parking on the grass
Storing wheelbarrows, trailers or vehicles on your lawn compresses the soil and damages the root zone. Use paved areas instead – and if you’re using your John Deere ride-on mower as a utility vehicle, remember to store it off-grass to preserve your turf.
4. Ignoring winter weeds
Many assume winter weeds are harmless, but they often take root while your grass is dormant. Stay ahead with early intervention – and let your ride-on mower help keep things tidy between treatments.
5. Skipping mower maintenance
Don’t wait for the first signs of spring to realise your mower won’t start. Get ahead of the game by booking your John Deere ride-on mower in for a winter service now.
Pro Tip: Give Your Mower a Smart Winter Break
Winter is the best time to service your John Deere ride-on mower. You’ll beat the seasonal rush and ensure your machine is ready to deliver the clean, powerful cut it’s known for when summer returns.
AFGRI Equipment offers full winter servicing and maintenance for John Deere mowers.
Book your service today and make sure your equipment is ready when your lawn needs it most.
