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January 2025 Snow Alert
Weather warnings of snow and ice have arrived in a flurry here in the UK, as we settle into the New Year. If you’ve woken up to or think you will be waking up to a blanket of snow or ice covering your garden this week, it’s time to take action now if you want to keep your lawn healthy and protected through this cold snap.
Here’s everything you need to know about the snow’s impact on your lawn.
How does the snow impact your lawn?
Starting on a positive, snow isn’t all bad. It acts as a natural insulator, protecting grass from extreme cold temperatures and icy winds. However, when snow is left on your lawn for prolonged periods of time, this is where it can begin to cause issues.
Snow Mould
Snow Mould or Fusarium is a common fungal disease that you can expect to see when snow has been left to lie on your lawn. It causes grey or straw coloured splotchy patches that will reveal themselves once the snow has thawed. Try not to shovel snow from your path or driveway onto your lawn and any snow-people should be removed once finished as the snow pile-up can leave a nasty mark on your lawn. Find out more about Snow Mould and how to fix it here.
Soil Compaction
In snowy or frosty conditions, it’s best to stay off the lawn as much as possible, otherwise you could be left with footprints etched into the lawn and soil compaction. This can mean your grass will have restricted root growth and water consumption, leading to poor growth in the springtime.
Key takeaways
- Keep footfall on your grass to a minimum
- Don’t worry about removing snow off your lawn (as our snow never stays around long enough for it to cause major lawn issues)
- Don’t shovel more snow from pathways onto your lawn
- Consider some follow up actions when the snow/frost has departed such as aerating your lawn or fertilising
Be sure to check out our Winter 2024-2025 Lawn Diary for the full guide on keeping your lawn strong and resilient all winter long!