It’s been a rough winter for many folks around the country. The snowfall has been, um, persistent in some areas. Now that the snow is starting to melt (and will hopefully continue to do so), the lawn owners around the country will be looking to do some “spring cleaning” in order to get their yards in order.
It’s a tricky time for your lawn and your yard. The ground is getting soft as snow begins to melt and saturated lawns can become a problem.
This is the time of year when we see lawn disease. We’re talking about things like snow mold. This is a fungal disease. It is more likely to occur when deep snow melts slowly over time. So what can be done to reduce the risk of fungal lawn disease?
Once the snow melts in your yard, grab your rake. It’s a good idea to rake the lawn to clear off any clumps of debris that accumulated over the winter. Once the lawn dries, it can be raked once again to remove thatch. That often shows up as a brown layer of decaying vegetation. It’s often made up of things like old, dead leaves and clumps of dead grass.
It’s also the time of year to make sure your lawn sprinkler system is in working order. The grass won’t stay soaked forever. Proper watering is a huge part of healthy lawn care.