During colder months in Colorado, your lawn will need extra care and consideration to survive frozen temperatures. There are a few things to keep in mind such as snow removal, mowing schedules and more.
Avoid Walking On Your Lawn
It is best to stay off of your lawn if it is frozen or covered with frost! When you walk on it, it loses its elasticity and blades will break, not bend. This can cause damaged, brown spots that won’t be able to recover until Spring.
Don’t Pile Snow
When snow blowing or shoveling the driveway, avoid the urge to pile it on your lawn. Excessive amounts of snow can weigh down and kill the grass. Instead, you will want to evenly distribute the snow across your lawn.
Remove Leaves Carefully
Once the early freeze or frost has hit, you should use a leaf blower instead of a rake. A leaf blower will be more gentle on your already fragile lawn plus you will be able to prevent foot traffic while raking.
Keep Salt Solutions Away
If your lawn is exposed to the salt that is used to melt ice, it can cause it to wilt and die. To restore the health of your soil, you can flush the salt in the soil by giving your lawn a deep watering daily once the weather warms.
Irrigate Cautiously
Water only when air and soil temperatures are above 40 degrees with no snow cover. Any extra moisture can prolong the amount of time that your lawn is subject to the harsh effects of cold temperatures.
If your lawn freezes and you need to walk on it or mow it, consider waiting until the sun is high enough to melt the frost. At Bigfoot Turf, we take pride in being able to quickly and effectively help you with your commercial lawn, residential lawn or athletic field all year round, so please contact us if you have any questions!
