Frozen Lawns - Quick Tip

19 November 2024 (Last updated: 19 Nov 2024 15:27)

With night time temperatures forecast to drop, it's important to remember to avoid stepping on frosted grass.
Each blade of grass is made from millions of microscopic cells. Each cell is enclosed by a protective membrane. When the membrane is frozen it becomes brittle and is easily shattered by external pressures - like the ones created by feet walking across the lawn. Once the membrane is shattered the cell will die and the plant cannot replace it until the weather warms up in spring.
Walking on frozen lawns may not look as though it is doing any harm, but after the thaw, you'll likely see ugly brown footprints wherever anyone stepped.

If you must step onto a frozen lawn, try to use planks or boards to spread the weight. Better still, make yourself a cup of tea, cosy up indoors and wait for the frost to disperse

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