Top 3 Most Common Post-Winter Lawn Problems

After a long Midwest Winter, it's time to start thinking about how to get your landscape back into shape. Cold weather, snow, and ice can cause damage to your property, but don't worry - these common landscaping problems can be fixed easily. Here are 3 of the most common landscaping problems we see in Chicagoland ... and what you can do about them.

1. Your lawn's under water
One of the most common issues is poor drainage caused by snowmelt or rain. After a wet winter, you may notice water collecting in low-lying areas or along landscape beds, leading to muddy conditions. To solve this problem, site grading, French drains, trench drains, and dry creeks can be installed to control water flow and prevent stormwater runoff. Need help? Lawn Shopper handles all kind of specialty projects including drainage solutions.

2. There's snow mold on your lawn
Another issue that may arise is the presence of snow mold on your lawn. Pink snow mold is a fungus that can kill grass blades, while gray snow mold is typically a problem after snow has been covering the lawn for an extended period. Fortunately, grass will usually recover on its own with adequate sunlight and air. You can also remove damaged blades with the first few mowings of the spring season.

3. Your lawn's feeling salty
Lastly, salt used for ice and snow removal can damage areas of your lawn that border driveways, walkways, or parking areas. While deicing products that are liquid can minimize this issue, lawn care services such as renovation, seeding, and overseeding can help repair damaged areas and get your lawn back into shape.

If you're dealing with one of these issues and need help, shoot us a note! We'd also love to provide you with a quote for Spring Cleanup and/or Weekly Mow Service.