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 snow harm my lawn?

During the winter I am often asked if a layer of snow will harm the grass. The basic answer is no, it will not harm grass at all. In England, your cool-season grass will be happy and content even under a thick blanket. In England we grow cool season grasses, which are quite at home in mild temperatures of a… Read More »

6 tips for winter lawn care

Considering undertaking any winter lawn care tasks can seem pointless during the winter months. Many families rarely see sun during the cold months of the year. Leaving for work or school before sunrise, and then returning after sunset. There are many problems which poor lawn grass can suffer from during the winter. Ignoring these too long can mean… Read More »

Spring … Where are you?

This time last year (spring 2012), the north west of England was bathing in a middle of a lush heatwave. With daily temperatures pushing 20 degrees Celsius and bright sunshine cheering everyone up. Today, those warm sunny days seem like a dream. Don’t believe me? Then have a look at the historical weather pages for Manchester over on World… Read More »