4 Tips to Get a Green Lawn after Winter

Primarily attacking cool-season grasses, snow mold is a sneaky disease that only shows once the snow melts in the spring season.   

Snow mold often shows up after a heavy snowfall where the ground has not yet had time to fully freeze. In combination with the already moistened grass, leaves and debris, mold slowly grows within the grass. There are two types of snow mold: gray snow mold (also called Typhula blight) and pink snow mold (also called Microdochium patch or Fusarium patch). 

Often showing up during spring once the snow melts, straw-colored circular patches ranging in size from a few inches to several feet across may appear in the lawn. The grass in these patches is usually matted down and crusty. The patches will have a grayish-white appearance if they are caused by gray snow mold, or a whitish-pink appearance when caused by pink snow mold. Pink snow mold can be more severe than gray snow mold, as it can kill the crown and roots of grass plants; gray snow mold usually only affects the grass blades. 

The best control for snow mold is to lightly rake through the affected areas as the snow melts. For more information on how to prevent and treat snow mold, click here. 

The green grass of your dreams doesn’t need to only exist in your dreams. If you’re fighting the battle with bare spots on your lawn, you may be wondering if seed or sod is the better option for you. Here’s what you should know:  

Sod: Laying sod is typically rolled out like a rug over larger spaces. It is often the most expensive option because you will most likely be hiring a professional to do this work for you. However, you get beautiful grass right away with roots that may develop more quickly than seeds, although they may not root as deeply.  

Seed: Seed is the least expensive option of the two, although growing a full lawn of beautiful grass takes longer with seed. However, seeding provides more grass options with a higher probability of strong roots. If price is a determining factor, the extra time and maintenance may be in your favor. 

Take a look here to see if seed or sod is the best option for your lawn.  

While reviving a lawn after winter can seem like a major task, the work you put into your lawn brings you that much closer to the green luxury you’ve always envied. And don’t worry, we can help! View all of our service plans here or give us a call at 800.464.0171.