Organic Lawn Care

  Yes, snow mold is a real thing. It may not be what you are picturing in your mind. Visions of green snow or odd growths appearing on your snowman would be far from the truth. Snow mold is a lawn disease which shows up when an area of turf remains too wet, for too long, during colder months. Do you find yourself asking "What does it look like?" or "How can I prevent snow mold?" Well, we answer these questions and more below. Why does snow mold happen? The most favorable condition for snow mold is a cold damp spot underneath snow or leaves for a period longer than 40 days. When the snow on your lawn begins to melt and as the daytime temperature reaches between 30°F and 45°F, snow mold can begin to spread rapidly. Conditions worsen in areas where moisture is abundant, such as protected, shady, depressed areas. What does snow mold look like? Snow mold will look like spots of color on your lawn which can begin as yellow-green and change to grey, white, or even pink. As...

  Many lawns suffer some type of damage during any given year. Thankfully, through the process of aerating soil and putting down high quality grass seed, much damage can be corrected. So why then, are results less than desirable even when new grass seed is put down at the right time of year? Simply put, it’s often because the lack of ongoing care after seed has spread. Maintain Moisture One of the most critical factors for keeping new turfgrass seedlings alive is making sure they maintain adequate moisture until the grass is well established. Without moisture, germination and early seedling survival will be reduced or completely lost. To avoid frustration, and of course losing money, the soil surface should be kept moist from the time of seeding until several weeks after the seed has germinated. Think of the seed as a tiny sponge. Watering lightly several times per day may be needed to maintain the moisture required for germination and survival. Don’t rely on rainfall alone; often...