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Winter can be hard on your lawn and not just because of the cold. Salt used to thaw sidewalks and driveways can run off into your topsoil, and the plows from a snow removal service can sometimes tear into the edge of your lawn. To help your grass and topsoil recover from harsh winter conditions, follow these steps.

How to Repair Your Salt-Damaged Lawn in the Spring

1. Transplant Sod

TopsoilIf snow plows or shovels have torn through your topsoil, you’ll need to fill the holes. If you can’t find new sod to match the depth and texture of your established lawn, try taking grass from a less visible spot and transplant it to the damaged edges. If you’re concerned about leaving bare patches, hire an expert for this process.

2. Wash Away Salt

Salted greenery struggles to stay healthy, but you can minimize this effect by soaking the area thoroughly with a hose or sprinkler. The water will help the salt percolate through the layers of your soil, away from your lawn’s roots. Two or three heavy waterings should get your soil conditions back to normal.

3. Add Fertilizer & Seed

To help your lawn recover and grow back thick and green, spread fertilizer and new seeds. Choose a fertilizer formula specifically designed for lawns to give your grass exactly the balance of nutrients it needs, and use grass seeds similar to what you already have planted for best results.

 

After a season of mistreatment, your grass might need help to get back to normal. Tom’s Bobcat & Snowplowing is La Crosse, WI’s expert in small-load residential projects. Whether you need landscaping and topsoil work in the spring and summer or snow removal in the winter, their 35 years of experience are a major asset to your yard, driveway, and road maintenance projects. To learn more about their services, call (608) 785-1888 or visit them online.

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