Lawn aeration — the process of removing small plugs of soil from your lawn — is one of the most effective things you can do for long-term turf health. It relieves compaction, improves drainage, helps fertilizer and water reach the…
Getting your lawn ready for winter comes down to six core steps: make the right final cut, aerate, overseed if needed, apply a winterizer fertilizer, address weeds and pH, and clear all debris before the first hard frost. The work…
Grass dies in winter for five main reasons: poor drainage and waterlogging, snow mold, toxic gas buildup under ice, rodent damage, and crown hydration freeze. In many cases, what looks like dead grass is actually dormant grass — and the…
Are you wondering whether grass will grow through winter? You should know that it depends on your region. If you live in warmer areas, grass can still grow in winter, but it will likely take longer than in the hot…
As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, it is tempting to step back from lawn care and let the grass ride out winter on its own. That impulse is understandable but costly. Autumn is, in fact, the most consequential maintenance window…
When snow accumulates in large, compacted mounds over an extended period, it creates a range of hazards for the grass beneath it. The weight compresses the turf, blocks sunlight from reaching the blades, and establishes the consistently moist, oxygen-poor conditions…
The best height to cut grass before winter is 2 to 2.5 inches for most lawns. Cool-season grasses should be cut slightly lower than their normal mowing height, while warm-season grasses should be kept at their normal height or cut…
The height you cut your grass before winter has an impact on its health. Cutting it too short gives stress on the grass, whilst leaving it too long encourages mold and insects. If you are wondering what is the right…
Winter deicing is one of the most overlooked causes of lawn damage. Rock salt and other ice-melting products do their job on your driveway and sidewalk, but when they drain into the surrounding soil, they create conditions that stress,…
Winter is the time of year when your lawn, becomes dormant. When plants are dormant, they are more resistant to harsh weather and can survive till spring. However, this does not mean the grass is completely unaffected. Ice and snow…