Remove Remaining Leaves
On a well manicured lawn, leaf free, a healthy
layer of snow will be harmless. If you still have
leaves, clean them up before the first heavy
snowfall. Leaves left under the snow will disintegrate
into a soupy mess holding in moisture
which can cause heavy damage to your lawn.
Have Your Grass Cut Properly
You should not cut your grass too short for the
winter. This can cause frost damage to your
turf. However, don’t leave your grass too long
either. Grass can become diseased and can even
smother itself if left too long for the winter.
Be Aware of Traffic
Dormant grass can tolerate a moderate amount
of traffic, even under snow over. Heavy traffic
over your lawn can cause compaction and lead
to a slower green up in the spring. To avoid
this, clear snow from pathways and avoid compacting
snow on your grass.
Put the Lawn to Bed
Winters can often be unpredictable and may
put your lawn through some extreme conditions.
The best thing to do is to consider these
suggestions. After that, just focus having fun in the snow.
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