Jacksonville homeowners appreciate artificial turf because of its ability to resist bad weather and come out of winter appearing perfect. You won’t have to be concerned with frost harming your grass, but there are a few steps to take over the winter to be sure your artificial turf is in its best condition for spring. Read on to discover more.

TOP QUESTIONS

Let’s get started with a handful of the most common questions we get as we install synthetic grass in Jacksonville. Particularly, questions regarding caring for your turf in the freezing weather.

WHAT DOES SNOWFALL DO TO SYNTHETIC GRASS?

Snow will not have a big impact on your synthetic grass. It is entirely fine to play or walk on it if there is a blanket of snow. The blades might mat down under the weight of the snow, but it generally lifts back up naturally or, in a handful of cases, with a tiny bit of additional help from a power broom. Snow will not alter the color or affect the artificial yard.

WILL FROST DAMAGE MY ARTIFICIAL GRASS?

No, frost won’t damage artificial turf. The turf fiber blade does experience freezing in severe cold, walking on the turf through the winter will not cause any issues. When spring arrives and there’s no more forecast of frost, you can use a firm broom to help it back to life.

DO I HAVE TO COVER MY SYNTHETIC TURF?

You do not need to cover your grass, but you certainly can if an abnormally harsh winter is expected in Jacksonville. Just keep in mind that you don’t want to cover sections that are being used because ice can make tarps slippery and hazardous to walk on.

CAN I SHOVEL SNOW OFF ARTIFICIAL TURF?

No, you have to avoid shoveling snow off of your turf unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to shovel a path, go with a handheld blower to remove any snow or debris.

CAN I USE SALT OR ICE MELT ON MY TURF?

You must never use any ice melt salt on your turf. Salt can plug up the holes in the backing system and badly impact your lawn’s drainage capabilities. The corrosive salt and chemicals can also react the backing system, resulting in turf blades that start separating from the backing. We strongly recommend you to let snow melt by itself for the best results.

WILL SNOW MELT FASTER ON SYNTHETIC GRASS?

Synthetic grass surfaces can be warmer than regular grass, that means that an inch or two of snow will melt quicker than it would on organic turf. Because synthetic turf is equally distributed, it enables better aeration to hasten the snow-melting process.

DOES SYNTHETIC TURF GET ICY?

Not necessarily, however, much like regular grass, some artificial surfaces can get slippery in sub-zero weather. Therefore, you must use the same care you do stepping on any wintery surface, exceptionally if Jacksonville has been experiencing freezing rain.

WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE BEFORE SNOWFALL?

You should definitely do a rigorous fall maintenance routine before any snowfall. Getting rid of organic materials like branches, leaves, etc., are crucial. You can read through our full walkthrough for cleaning your artificial grass to get particulars on what to do. Performing Southwest Greens maintenance in the spring is always a great time, ensuring your ground is ready for the warmer months to come.

MORE QUESTIONS?

Ask our experts! We’re happy to respond any questions you might have regarding maintaining your luscious lawn. Contact us right now with your lingering questions.