This week brought sub-zero temperatures to Montgomery County and while everyone was looking for a heavier jacket and an additional blanket, your lawn and landscape faced the brunt of the brutal weather.
I left my home in Norristown on Monday morning with a great deal of hesitation. I felt like I was Colin Kaepernick braving the winter winds at Lambeau Field while I walked 9 feet to my car. Stopping only to open the door, I noticed small rocks littering the dormant lawn.
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| Magnified photo of a frozen grass blade |
When we shovel snow, we are rarely thinking of the lawn, and typically just want to move the snow from the driveway and relocate it to the nearest possible spot. The lawn seems like the ideal spot for it, and it usually is. If you’re driveway is made of gravel or if your walkway has tiny pebbles on it, chances are they will also transfer to your lawn. Once the snow melts, make sure to walk the lawn with a light rake and remove any unwanted debris that may have been transferred to your lawn during shoveling or plowing. Other unwanted debris can find its way onto your lawn so make sure to do a thorough inspection once we approach March.The spring clean up is a vital part of the lawn’s success, so let’s think warm thoughts and let’s think spring!
-Contributed by Harry Bambi, Sales & Service Manager
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