#snowmold

[gymratbetty]

“You are allergic to Alberta”... as per the Allergist lol #allergies #tests #notreesforme #nograssforme #snowmold #itchy #swole #bullproblems (at Cochrane, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0o083knWQx/?igshid=2z7s58icb88c

[tinythings]

Winter's remains.

[homefrontllc-blog]

What are these spots in my yard!?

As temperatures begin to warm and melt the snow that has covered our lawns for the last few months some may wonder- “What are these dead spots in my lawn!?” Well there is no need to panic and there is good news, more than likely the grass that appears dead isn’t and there is hope. These spots are the result of extended periods of snow cover on the grass and caused by a fungi that grows and thrives in cool wet conditions. This fungus is called Snow Mold. To add to the complexity of this lawn disease there are two types of Snow Mold. If at first sight these spots appear straw colored or pinkish in tint this is Pink Snow Mold. Pink Snow Mold can continue to grow in temperatures between 32-60 degrees and under wet and cool conditions. Often times these symptoms  can continue to be visible through early fall and late spring. The other type of snow mold is Gray Snow Mold. Gray Snow Mold is less common in residential lawns but has a gray appearance. The activity of GSM ceases when temperatures rise above 45 degrees but the fungi can still survive through the summer. So how do you fix it? Best practices to get you lawn looking healthy again are to encourage drying out the area by lightly raking the area with a garden rake in the spring when the ground becomes workable again. While these spots may be slower to green up more times none the grass in these areas will come back. The best way to treat Snow Mold is to do your best to avoid the conditions and environment it grows in all together. This is where HomeFront can assist- Managing the amount of Nitrogen applied in the fall, maintaining a sustainable thatch layer through aeration, fall cleanups, and ensuring an accurate height of cut are all factors in prevention the onslaught of these spots in the Spring. Hope this helps ease your mind! Search HomeFront LLC on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to get more information and updates! Thanks for checking us out!

[hiddentalentslawncare-blog]

Spring is just around the corner and people are wondering how to get their lawns ready for the summer. The first and most important thing to do is;

1) as soon as the snow is gone, you want to get out and remove any debris that is in the lawn and landscape so it is not hindering the the growth of any turf or plants.

2) As soon as the snow is gone you want to walk the lawn and look for any matted down areas. If any matted areas are present, there will likely be some snow mold present. This is not damaging to the lawn as long as the matted areas are raked with a light rake to allow air flow to the soil and through the turf.

3) It is likely that the lawn is going to need a boost of nutrients after a harsh winter. A fertilizer application will help provide the additional nutrients needed at this time.

Visit our website at www.HiddenTalentsLawnCare.com for additional help or to ask any questions.