Tag Archives: Snow

Snow falls in winter. It forms when ice crystals in clouds stick together to become snowflakes. If enough of these ice crystals stick together, they become heavy enough to fall to the ground. Snow is formed in the atmosphere when temperatures are low and there is moisture in the form of tiny ice crystals.

Snow on your lawn

In general, lawns are unharmed by the white stuff. It acts as a blanket, protecting it from harsh winds and colder temperatures.

Find out more about snow and your lawn in these articles.

Will frost harm my lawn?

As the winter draws in, the nights become colder. When the air temperature near the ground drops below zero, frost can form. This looks beautiful on a still, winter morning. But does it do any harm to your grass? What is frost? Frost is the coating of ice that forms on a solid surface overnight. It usually appears… Read More »

Mowing your lawn in the winter

Should I mow my lawn in the winter? On my rounds as a lawn care technician, I am often asked this by customers. My answer is always “it depends“. From a horticultural perspective, grass does not “usually” need mowing during the winter. Grass needs a temperature of at least 5°C for shoot growth. Soil temperatures in the winter are… Read More »

When should I start mowing my lawn?

A lawn in winter that would benefit from mowing

At the beginning of a new growing season, you should start to mow your lawn when it shows sign of growth. In the UK we are experiencing very mild winters. Climate change is affecting plants, changing their growth patterns. Grasses start to grow when the soil warms. In the UK, our winters have become much warmer. Soil temperatures… Read More »