Each winter, snow blankets the U.S. East Coast, closing roads, slowing traffic, and making sidewalks treacherous to walk on. Often forgotten among these issues is the effect snow has on landscaping. Here are some of the ways snow impacts your grass and lawn each winter.

3 Ways Snow Affects Your Lawn and Landscaping

1. Dormancy

The snow encourages your lawn to slip into a state of dormancy. It turns brown and stops growing, and you might think your grass has died, but it is simply hibernating. This way, it conserves moisture and nutrients until more favorable conditions return. Lawns actually may also go into dormancy during exceptionally hot weather, as well.

2. Snow Mold

Snow mold is a turf disease caused by two main types of fungi—colored gray and pink—that attack the grass after snows begin to melt. It can leave the lawn patchy and bare; it can also trigger allergic reactions in humans. If you notice gray or pink patches in your lawn in late winter or early spring, contact a landscaping service immediately to have them treat it before it spreads.

3. Brittle Grass

Frost and snow turn your grass brittle and sensitive to contact. Foot traffic, sledding, and other activity can damage the blades and inhibit growth. Worse, if the frost has penetrated to the root system, any weight on the topsoil could leave permanent damage and result in dead patches throughout the area. For the healthiest lawn, try to avoid walking on grassy areas during winter.

For help keeping your lawn and landscaping looking healthy and beautiful, contact Myers Lawn Care Services in Sykesville, MD. They offer expert lawn care service, including mulching, planting, and lawn maintenance, to clients throughout Carroll County. For best results, contact them early in the year so they can address any problems with your lawn before warm weather returns. Visit their website to read what their customers have to say about them or call (443) 398-2960 to schedule a consultation.