Winter desiccation is the phenomenon where a plant loses water through its leaves faster than it can regain it through its roots during the winter months.
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Janine Caayao has always been fascinated with growing plants, from fruits and veggies to bonsai trees and orchids. Now, she’s interested in urban gardening with her family. She loves finding new tips and tricks to keep their plants thriving.
What is Crown Hydration?
Crown hydration is the destructive phenomenon of water freezing in grass during periods of thawing and rapid refreezing in the winter.
How to Protect Your Lawn From Winter Damage
You can protect your lawn from winter damage by removing leaves and fertilizing in the fall, and in the winter, don’t walk on your grass.
How to Prevent Lawn Mower Blight
Some of the ways to prevent lawn mower blight include installing mulch, using tree cages, and hand-pulling weeds around the tree.
Benefits of Fall Yard Cleanup
The benefits of fall yard cleanup include a stronger lawn for the winter, fewer pests and diseases, and a safer and cleaner yard.
What is Lawn Mower Blight?
Lawn mower blight is a tree injury sustained from repeated hits from a lawnmower blade or weed whacker string, causing harm to the tree.
Reseeding vs. Overseeding a Lawn
Overseeding means spreading grass seeds over an existing lawn, while reseeding involves tearing up your old lawn before seeding to start from scratch.
When is the Best Time to Reseed a Lawn?
The best time to reseed your lawn is late summer to early fall for cool-season grass and late spring to early summer for warm-season grass.
Why Does My Grass Grow in Clumps?
Grass can grow in clumps because of its type, weeds, improper mowing, and uneven watering. You can learn more about clumpy grass here.
Different Types of Lawn Spreaders
The different types of lawn spreaders are broadcast, drop, and handheld. Broadcast spreads quickly, drop is very precise, while handheld excels at small jobs.