Snow can protect or damage grass depending on the weather. Learn how snow and ice affect your lawn, why removal can backfire, and how to limit damage.
Author: Sinziana Spiridon
Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy writer with a soft spot for organic gardening and over four years' experience covering lawn care. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and plant care, she's tending to her veggie garden, her greenhouse tomatoes, and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.
Signs of Frost Damage on Plants
Learn to identify signs of frost damage on plants: discolored shoots, translucent leaves, blackened buds. Expert advice on when to act and when to wait.
10 Winter Landscaping Ideas
Explore 10 winter landscaping ideas for a captivating garden. Learn from experts how to work with structure, texture, and light when most plants are dormant.
How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to divide ornamental grasses like a pro. Master timing, technique, and follow our expert tips to rejuvenate and multiply your plants for free.
10 Signs Squirrels are Digging in Your Yard
Mysterious holes in your lawn? Discover 10 signs squirrels are digging in your yard, from mounds and food debris to damaged bird feeders and stripped bark.
How to Deal with the Neighbor’s Leaves in Your Yard
Know your rights and responsibilities for natural leaf fall vs. intentional blowing. Expert advice on how to deal with a neighbor’s leaves in your yard.
17 Tips for Cleaning Up Leaves in Your Yard
Learn 17 proven tips for cleaning up leaves fast, from choosing the right rake to using tarps, leaf blowers, and mulching mowers.
How to Clean Up Wet Leaves in Your Yard
Wait for partial drying, use tarps instead of bags, choose high-CFM leaf blowers, or use a mower. Discover how to clean up wet leaves more easily.
How to Choose the Best Fall Lawn Fertilizer
Learn how to choose the best fall lawn fertilizer for your grass. Get NPK ratios, timing tips, and application advice for cool-season and warm-season lawns.
When is the Best Time to Apply Fall Fertilizer?
Learn the best time to apply fall fertilizer for cool-season and warm-season grasses. Get timing charts by region and step-by-step application tips.