To prevent snow mold, improve soil drainage, go easy on the nitrogen, remove fallen leaves, mow the lawn, and disperse snow piles.
Author: Sinziana Spiridon
Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy blog writer with a green thumb and a passion for organic gardening. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and growing plants, she's tending to her veggie garden and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.
What is Crown Hydration?
Crown hydration happens when a plant’s crown takes up excess water during thawing, risking freeze damage during the next cold spell.
What is Winter Desiccation in Your Lawn?
Winter desiccation happens when turfgrass loses more than half its moisture due to dry winds or sunny days with frozen soil.
Signs of Armyworm Damage
Specific signs of armyworm damage include transparent grass blades, chewed and torn leaves, and well-defined brown spots.
How to Prevent an Armyworm Infestation
To prevent armyworm infestations, avoid overwatering, remove weeds and debris, and use preventive insecticides.
How to Tell You Have Compacted Soil
Suspect soil compaction if you notice bare spots, weeds, fungal diseases, puddles, and runoff. Test it with a screwdriver.
Mulching vs. Bagging Grass Clippings
Mulching grass clippings improves soil quality, feeds the grass, and reduces landfill waste, making it the best option for regular lawn maintenance. Bagging grass clippings is an occasional intervention ideal for solving lawn problems (e.g., tall grass, fungal diseases, or fall clean-up).
What Are Armyworms?
Armyworms are a type of caterpillar that marches and feeds in large groups, damaging crops, home lawns, and athletic fields.
9 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn
The top benefits of a healthy lawn are cleaner air and water, less erosion, more fertile soil, better health, and higher property value.
Best Salt-Tolerant Grasses for Your Lawn
Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia are three of the best salt-tolerant grasses for your lawn. See the entire list in this helpful guide.