How to Treat Your Lawn After Snow Melts

The weather will be warming up soon, and this means that the green, lush landscape will be returning soon! Taking preventive measures to keep your lawn intact before winter is a smart move, but treating it after the snow melts is another step to take into consideration. Check out our tips for restoring your lawn to its healthy state post-snowfall!

Wait For Thawing

Do not start lawn care immediately after you see the first signs of snow melting. Taking an aggressive approach to removing damaged sections of your landscape could result in patches of lawn being torn away or flowers being uprooted, due to the root systems not having enough time to recover. Wait for every area of your lawn to thaw completely before starting the process.

It is important to wait on watering your lawn as well. Despite its powdery, sticky texture, the melted-down snow will linger in the roots, and over watering could damage the surface. Hold off until the lawn is close to being dry.

Weed, Remove, and Repair

There’s a good chance that natural debris accumulated during snowfall. Take a rake to the grass and the bases of plants and bushes, to clear away leaves and remnants of fallen branches. If necessary, pull patches of weeds that were missed before the first snowfall, to make room for any potential replanting.

Salt, animals, and other external forces can also do a number on your lawn, and holes can reveal themselves after the snow is cleared away. To patch them, mix new soil with compost or sand to fill up the holes, allowing for roots to catch on fresh ground and regenerate the lawn. Double-check what type of soil your lawn has to purchase the correct filling materials.

Check for Snow Mold

Snow mold occurs when a thick blanket of snow falls on susceptible grasses before it has the chance to freeze. It is characterized by gray or pink spots that linger after the snow has melted. Sweep the affected areas with a coarser broom or rake to loosen the affected areas, and if necessary, replace damaged spots with new sod.

Fertilize

Lastly, be sure to fortify your lawn for the spring and summer months by fertilizing after the snow has thawed. There are special brands of fertilizer that will aid the pH and chemical levels after a snowfall, so consult a specialist to determine what is right for your landscape. Your grass will thank you!

Contact Blue Tree

Need extra help bringing your lawn back to a healthy state? At Blue Tree Outdoor Living, we offer a variety of turf care services, from aeration to fertilizing and much more. Contact our team of experts to get a quote today!