Lawn Care Tips for Snow | Tip of the Week


It is that time of the year again when the snow has arrived. You might be enjoying the recent snowfall by cuddling up next to a fire with some hot coco, or getting outside and sledding down hills, but keep in mind that your lawn still needs care during the winter months. Cold weather and snow can have a big impact on your lawn's overall health and vitality. To help you achieve your best lawn, here are a few things to keep in mind about lawn care during the winter.  

Mark your lawn
When you break out the shovel do you ever forget where your walkway or your driveway ends, and your lawn begins? As you shovel you want to make sure you are not hurting your lawn. Putting markers around the edges of your lawn will help you identify where your driveway ends, and your lawn begins. This will prevent you from hitting your lawn and digging up soil.



Be Conscious of Plants
Keep in mind that shoveled snow is heavier than normal snow. When you relocate the snow from your driveway, make sure you do not place it on any precious plants.

Snow Can Cause Mold
Snow mold is a fungus that can cause dead, bleached, and matted patches on your grass. The damage is usually found once the snow begins to melt away, and is typically a circular, pinkish-gray shape. It's caused by moisture build up, due to organic matter getting stuck, or if is not drained correctly. In order to prevent snow mold you'll want to follow these tips before the first snow fall.



Snow is a Good Thing
When properly taken care of, snow provides many benefits to your lawn. Snow will act as an insulator for your lawn's roots and will protect them. With proper drainage and preparations, the melted blanket of snow will provide much needed water. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for healthy grass, and is a ingredient in most fertilizers. Snow can capture nitrogen as it is falling through the air, and as the snow melts, the nitrogen seeps into the soil and is absorbed by the grass. This is an early boost to help it get your lawn ready for spring. 

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