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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

6 things lawn experts warn to never do to your grass in winter – and what you should be doing instead

Melting frost on a winter lawn.

It can be tough for a lawn in winter as it faces the prospect of being blanketed with snow, hit by frosts, or dealing with a seasonal deluge of rain. Even with the best intentions, gardeners can make things worse - so here are some jobs you should never do to your lawn in winter.

Once the temperatures plummet and snow is on the ground, it is too late for winter lawn care. There are lots of beneficial preparatory tasks to get done ahead of time that will help the lawn look its best next summer. But when a freeze hits, it is often better to sit back and put off lawn care until the temperatures rise again.

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