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Can snow damage my lawn?

Last Updated: October 07, 2007

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Snow cover on lawns is generally not a problem in Kentucky. However, extended snow cover can mat down tall grass, increasing foliar diseases. Most problems associated with snow on lawns are a result of plowing snow into large piles that cover the turf for extended periods. Salt applied to roadways can also be a problem when it is inadvertently applied to the turf, or washes off roads and driveways causing injury to the turf.

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