There’s lots to think about when a winter storm hits Delmarva hard, from safe driving to maintaining your home through severe cold spells. The Royal Lawn Care team knows the work that goes into your lawns and shrubs—no one wants to see them damaged by snow and ice! Keep your landscaping safe with these tips on how to protect your lawn from winter damage.
Tips for Stopping Snow and Ice From Killing Your Lawn
Keep Salt and Ice-Melt Away From Your Lawn
Rock salt will kill grass quickly if it settles on your lawn. Do your best to contain ice melt or other chemicals in your hardscape areas and paved walkways.
Walk on Hardscaped Surfaces, Not Frozen Grass
Keep hardscape surfaces clear of snow and ice with regular shoveling, brushing, or snow blowing to make sure that you can walk safely on stone or paved pathways. Avoid walking directly on the grass as bending the frozen plants can damage or kill the plants. If you’re ready to upgrade your paver paths, walkways, or driveways, give Royal Lawn Care a call!
Use Salt Alternatives
Kitty litter, sand, or calcium magnesium acetate are great eco-friendly options that provide traction and won’t harm your lawn or plants.
Clear Snow from Overhanging Shrubs and Trees
Although it may look pretty, it helps to brush off any collections of snow on your larger bushes or trees before it hardens and turns into ice. The weight of the snow is not good for the standing shrubs or the grass below.
Plan to Reseed in the Spring
Despite your best efforts, some winters are harder than others on your lawn. Contact Royal Lawn Care today to get on our list for reseeding in the spring. We’ll take care of the leg work like planning the best time, calculating the amount of seed, and having an experienced professional do the seeding.
Need snow removal services? Royal Lawn Care is here to help keep your business running this winter, and your lawn healthy all year long! Contact us today at 302-436-9800.