November 08, 2022

Huntsville property owners appreciate synthetic grass for its ability to endure extreme weather and emerge from winter appearing perfect. You won’t have to stress out about frost destroying your grass, but there are some steps to follow throughout winter to be sure your turf is in its finest condition for spring. Continue reading to discover more.

TOP QUESTIONS

Let’s kick it off with a handful of the most frequently asked questions we get as we install synthetic grass in Huntsville. Particularly, questions regarding caring for your grass in the over the winter.

WHAT DOES SNOWFALL DO TO ARTIFICIAL GRASS?

Snow will not have a big impact on your synthetic turf. It is totally fine to walk or play on it if there is a blanket of snow. The blades might mat down with the weight of the ice, but it generally bounces back up naturally or, in some situations, with a bit of extra help from a power broom. Snow won’t modify the color or impact the synthetic lawn.

WILL FROST HURT MY SYNTHETIC TURF?

No, frost won’t harm artificial turf. The grass blades do experience freezing in intense conditions, walking on the turf while it’s winter would not cause any problems. Once spring rolls around and there’s no further chance of frost, you can utilize a strong broom to help it back to life.

DO I NEED TO COVER MY SYNTHETIC TURF?

You don’t need to cover your grass, but you absolutely can if an especially rough winter is forecasted in Huntsville. Just bear in mind that you won’t need to cover portions that are being used because ice can make tarps slippery and dangerous to walk on.

CAN I SHOVEL SNOW OFF ARTIFICIAL GRASS?

No, you must avoid shoveling snow from your artificial grass except when absolutely necessary. If you do have to clear a path, choose a handheld blower to get rid of any snow or debris.

CAN I USE SALT OR ICE MELT ON MY TURF?

You should never utilize any ice melt salt on your artificial grass. Salt can clog up the holes in the backing system and adversely affect your lawn’s drainage capacity. The corrosive salt and chemicals can also react the backing system, causing turf blades that start pulling away from the backing. We strongly recommend you to let snow melt by itself for the desired results.

WILL SNOW MELT QUICKER ON SYNTHETIC TURF?

Artificial turf surfaces can be warmer than natural grass, which means that 1-2 inches of snow will melt quicker than it would on natural grass. Because synthetic turf is equally distributed, it allows better aeration to accelerate the snow-melting process.

DOES ARTIFICIAL GRASS GET ICY?

Not really, however, like natural grass, some synthetic surfaces can be slippery in freezing weather. Therefore, you should use the same caution you do walking on any wintery surface, exceptionally if Huntsville has been experiencing freezing rain.

WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE BEFORE SNOWFALL?

You should certainly do a good autumn maintenance routine before any snowfall. Removing natural materials like branches, leaves, etc., are crucial. You can learn more about our complete guide for cleaning your synthetic grass to get specifics on what to do. Performing Southwest Greens maintenance in the spring is always a good time, making sure your turf is prepared for the warmer months to arrive.