Out Like a Lion

My mother always says that March is somewhat predictable. The saying goes like this when referring to March weather. "In like a lamb, out like a lion." Or maybe it's the opposite. In any case, this year, March 1st was nice and mild.
Now this is not quite the end of March, but it is now officially spring, and it's not supposed to warm up anytime over the next few days. So maybe, today's snow storm is the "Lion."

The lawn looks peaceful and quiet here, under a covering of wintery, spring snow.

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Picnic on the Street

Saw some people across from the church having a get to-gether, a party, or a reunion?

Makes me glad that when we have a picnic at our house, we have a lot of grass, trees, the pool, etc.

Creates a whole different ambiance. All that Green!

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Does all this snow hurt my lawn?

Some plants will benefit from a little extra snow during the winter. Snow around the rose bushes will provide some insulation from the sap-chilling deep freeze of this past week. Bitterly cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time will result in more roses biting the dust this winter.

On the lawn, a thick layer of snow will not harm it, provided that there aren't leaves left on the surface. The snow and leaves combine to prevent air from the foliage. This is likely to lead to accumulation of water under the leaves which in turn will lead to putrefaction. If the grass is cut short in the fall, the lawn is less likely to get diseased by the longer leaf blades being smothered. The last mowing should always be a little shorter. (the problem I've had is that autumn doesn't seem to know when to quit, and I end up with 2 or 3 last cuts. Don't cut the lawn too short of course, as this makes it more susceptible to frost damage if there is little snow.

Grass that has been cut too short, on the other hand, is susceptible to frost damage.

If you walk on the lawn regularly during the winter, it is also advisable to remove the snow from these paths. Snow that is hard packed by foot prints on the lawn could lead to damage to the grass plants. (it could also lead you down a garden path)

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Too much salt may increase your blood pressure

Salt can be an interesting thing to look at in its crystalline form. It does a good job of melting snow and ice and thus keeping us safe on the roads and upright on our walks, steps and porches. Salt on the lawns however is not a good thing.

Excess salt will kill the lawn. This means that seeding must be done in the spring to fill the bare patches. (more work!!- always raises my blood pressure!!)

To reduce damage to the lawn- use an ice melting product that does not contain regular salt. Don't use more than is required. In areas where salt damage is prevalent, use gypsum in the fall and spring to help to neutralize the effects of salt. Apply at about 8 lbs per 100 square feet on clay soils. Sandy soils need about half as much.

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