Fortunately grass is a remarkably hardy plant. It’s evolved so that it can survive even the harshest of conditions.
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Although most lawns can contend with winter snow and frost there are some actions that you can take to make it a little bit easier for it, and to lower the risk of damage so that you can enjoy a wonderful piece of turf the next summer. Here’s what we suggest:
1. Keep the leaves off
When it comes to your lawn, leaves can be a killer. Surprising but true. Once the leaves start to drop onto your lawn, make a concerted effort to not leave them for more than around 5 days or so or the grass will turn yellow and begin to die.
The shorter your lawn is, the greater the danger. If the grass hasn’t been mown, then the blades of grass could be long enough to reach around the leaves to find sunlight, but shorter grass is doomed. Either use your leaf blower or rake up the leaves for your compost.
2. Stay off it if it’s wet
Wintertime is generally wet, damp or frosty in the UK. When your lawn is wet and any pressure is added to it, the soil will become compacted as air is forced out. This can impact root growth and your lawn will thin and struggle to recover.
3. Avoid when frosty
Grass will actually freeze if there is a heavy frost. Although it can handle this situation if it’s left alone, the trouble comes if it’s walked on. Frozen grass blades that are bent over under our feet will be damaged when the ice to break the plant cells. If this happens, there will be brown patches on the grass and those can make the lawn susceptible to fungal diseases.
Keep these few points in mind and when Spring arrives, you’ll have a lovely lawn to look at!