frost protection

Stop Killing Your Lawn: Why Walking on Frozen Grass Ruins It

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Close up of boot print damage on frost-covered grass lawn.

I’ve seen it a thousand times. You wake up, grab a coffee, and look out the window. The yard looks like a sparkly winter wonderland. You think, “I’ll just cut across the grass to check the mail.” Or maybe you let the dog out to do its business right in the middle of the yard. … Read more

Stop Letting Your Dirt Freeze: The Lazy Person’s Guide to Winter Mulching

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A professionally mulched garden bed in winter protecting tree roots from frost

Last week, I saw my neighbor out in his yard with a leaf blower, obsessively chasing a single maple leaf like it was a gold nugget. He blew every last bit of organic matter into a plastic bag and dragged it to the curb. Then, he complained that his perennial hibiscus died over the winter. … Read more