How To Recover Your Lawn And Landscaping From Frost Damage
We all know that the temperatures of our winter days can fluctuate greatly. One of the biggest concerns during the winter when dealing with the lawn and landscaping is frost. If you are unfamiliar, frost occurs when the outside temperature drops past the dew point. The air gets so cold that any moisture will freeze, resulting in frost. If you experience frost from time to time, it isn’t necessarily damaging to your lawn and landscaping unless you step on it.
How to Treat Frost Damage on Your Lawn
If your lawn is dormant, meaning it is already brown and not growing or changing during the winter months, you can leave it as it is after a frost. The frost will not cause damage to a lawn that is already dormant. However, if your lawn was still green during the winter months and suddenly changed color after a frost, that would be an indication of damage. Once the frost is gone, you can cut your lawn to remove some of the damaged blades. You will also want to continue to water the lawn, increasing the watering on warmer days. When spring returns, if you notice that parts of your grass remain brown and are not growing properly, they may be permanently damaged. These sections can be removed and replaced with sod or grass seed.
How to Treat Frost on Your Landscaping
Your plants and shrubs can become damaged by low temperatures. After a frost, be sure to check the soil around your landscaping. If it appears dry or frozen, you can give the plants a small amount of water to ensure they are getting the proper amount needed for their survival. Although your plants may look bad and you may be tempted to prune or cut your shrubs, we recommend that you leave them be until the spring. You can cause more damage by removing a part of the plant that may still be alive.
If you are concerned about the state of your irrigation system after a frost or you experience any damage due to freezing temperatures, we are more than happy to help. At Challenger Irrigation, we are happy to serve Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, and Citrus counties.
