Winter Lawn Problems
Improper maintenance, coupled with grass's natural tendency to go dormant, leads to dry, patchy brown lawns. Learning how to care for a lawn through the winter is the best way to keep the lawn healthy and ensure a green lush yard come spring. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wind
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Winter is often a windy season in much of the United States. According to the All About Lawns website, winter winds often cause new growth to dry out, leaving lawns brown. In the fall, mowing grass frequently to keep it short as winter approaches will help prevent wind damage.
Snow
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According to the University of Rhode Island, a blanket of snow may contain dangerous fungi known as snow molds. Snow molds typically cause round, dead patches to appear in the lawn as snow begins to melt. Clearing debris and leaves from the lawn before snowfall helps lessen snow mold growth.
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Nutrients
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Over the winter, grass naturally goes dormant and stops growing. However, the soil needs to maintain a healthy level of nutrients to foster new growth in the spring. An application of fall fertilizer--at least six weeks before the lawn goes dormant--keeps soil healthy and helps store up nutrients for the spring.
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References
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