Seasonal lawn care advice for Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin is in USDA hardiness zones 5a and 5b, with cold winters, wet springs, hot dry summers, and short fall windows. Each season requires different timing, products, and techniques to keep a lawn healthy. The articles in this category cover spring green-up, summer drought management, fall winterization, and the unique challenges of Wisconsin clay soils, frost heaves, and snow mold.
Most generic lawn care content is written for a national audience and gets the timing wrong for Wisconsin. Aerating in May (when most national guides recommend) wastes the work because the soil is too wet. Overseeding in April runs into early summer heat. Spring fertilizer applied at the wrong time burns the turf. Local timing matters more than the product you use.
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