February 8th

By Mutt Mulligan

4 fun facts about your yard in winter

During the wintertime, many of us enjoy the break from yard work and lawn care chores. But even when you’re not working in your yard, your yard is working for you!

Here are 4 fun facts about your winter living landscapes.

• Nature starts at your backdoor. We often think of nature as a faraway place. But the truth is, nature starts at your back door, year-round. Our yards, parks, schoolyards and community green spaces are vital to the world’s ecosystem.
• Dormancy is ok. Grass goes into hibernation in the winter. But come spring, it will return to deliver benefits to you and your family.
• Your living landscape is a wildlife habitat. Even when it snows, birds and wildlife use our yards for habitat and food.
• Snow protects your grass. Snow acts like a blanket, insulating your grass and protecting the roots from extreme temperatures.