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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Camilla Sharman

Will walking on a frosty lawn ruin your grass? Here’s what the experts say

Winter lawn with frost on grass.

The weather has taken a chilly turn, and while I’m mostly tucked inside, I do want to get out into my backyard to complete a few winter gardening chores. There are still fallen leaves to clear, plants to prune, and robins to feed.

However, to reach most of my beds and borders, I need to step on my lawn, and I’m wondering if this is a good idea when it’s covered in frost. So, I called on the help of lawn experts for their advice on whether they recommend setting foot on your lawn when it’s covered in frost, and if you do, will it cause harm?

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