Holiday junkies never let an opportunity to decorate their lawns go by unnoticed. Fall brings forth even more opportunities than usual to display their creativity. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas come one right after the other. Although all these colorful decorations can make your yard the envy of the neighborhood, they are not that great for your actual landscaping. If you are a lawn decorator, you can take precautions to protect your yard during this holiday season.

Weight

Your giant Frankenstein or Santa's sleigh draw a lot of attention, but they can be quite heavy. As a result, they can damage your sod, even if the grass is lying dormant. You may not realize the lawn has been damaged until next spring. If your decorations are big and heavy, do not display them more than two weeks at a time. Also, change the location slightly when you put up the next set of decorations. Put your matching Pilgrims in a different spot than you had your haunted house. You should also consider purchasing inflatable decorations and lights instead of  the weightier items.

Light

Even a dormant lawn needs an adequate supply of light. Carbohydrates that are produced in the fall are necessary to bring your lawn back to life in the spring. When you place decorations on the lawn, even light-weight ones, you block the light your lawn needs. To help your lawn thrive again in the spring, experts recommend that you move your decorations slightly every few days to expose the lawn that has been covered. Turning your heavier ornaments may not be possible, but as noted above, you should limit their time on your lawn as well.

Fans

If you create a wonderland that draws a crowd, you should "rope off" your lawn so that admirers will not actually walk on your yard. Children, in particular, want to hug your musical Santa or giant reindeer, and the march of numerous feet will wreak havoc on your lawn, not to mention your decorations. Some garland attached to plastic candy canes or something similar may do the trick.

You should definitely continue to decorate your lawn if it makes you happy, but you need to protect your lawn. If you don't, your springtime grass growth will not be pretty, and you will end up with a great deal of repair work to do.  Pay attention to placement and rotation, and then sit back and enjoy your handiwork. For more information or assistance, contact companies like L & L Excavation & Landscaping.