Do Lawns Really Hibernate in Winter: Understanding Grass Winter Dormancy Understanding grass winter dormancy is a very important first step in understanding how to learn how to prepare your lawn for the winter. As temperatures drop, you might notice your lush, green...
The harshness of this weather was surprisingly almost non-existent in comparison to Wisconsin’s typical winter weather. However, there still appear to be high volumes of brown spots in lawns throughout our Fox Cities area. Not all brown spots in lawns signify...
As winter blankets our surroundings in snow and ice, salt on roads and walkways becomes necessary. While it helps ensure safe commuting, it is also important to consider its impact on our lush green lawns. In ensuring safety, we might unknowingly be damaging the very...
It’s especially icy out there at this time of year, especially with the temperatures remaining in the below zero range for a few days now! When the grass is dormant like this and is covered by many feet of snow in this January time frame, it can be hard to visualize...
Have you ever scolded someone (or been the one scolded at by someone) for stepping on your grass while it is frosted over? Well, believe it or not, it isn’t just some paranoia. There’s real science behind it – and it’s actually pretty cool stuff! First, let’s start...
