Salt Damage and Your Lawn – What You Need to Know
How Can I Prevent Salt Damage?
The best ways to prevent salt damage are to cover the edges of your lawn where it is typically exposed to salt. You can do this using landscape fabric or other coverings that keep the salt off the grass.You can also limit the amount of salt you use throughout the winter or look for an alternative, such as sand, that can provide traction in slippery conditions without causing harm to your lawn.
Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter in Western PA
Winter Feeding: Give your lawn the nutrients it needs by applying a winterizer fertilizer in late fall or early winter. This will promote root growth, increase disease resistance, and prepare your grass for harsh winter conditions.
Adequate Watering: While you don’t need to water your lawn as much in November, it’s important to ensure it is adequately watered before the ground freezes. Moist soil helps to insulate and protect the grass roots from freezing. Just be careful not to overwater.
At Superior Lawn Care, we understand the challenges of maintaining a beautiful lawn in Western Pennsylvania. Our expert lawn care services can help you prepare your lawn and landscape for winter, and we’ll be there to reverse any damage come springtime.