How to Spot Winter Damage on Your Lawn and Landscape

Winter can be tough on your property—here’s how to spot winter damage early and what to do about it this spring.

After months of freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and plowing, your property may be hiding a few surprises under the melting snow. At Heritage Hollow Property Maintenance, we often find that early spring is the best time to inspect your lawn and landscaping for signs of winter damage—and the sooner it’s addressed, the better your lawn will bounce back.

❄️ 1. Snow Mold

If you notice grey or pink patches of matted grass when the snow melts, you might have snow mold. This common fungal disease thrives under snow cover and can weaken large areas of your lawn.

✅ We can gently rake and dethatch the affected areas to promote air flow and recovery.

🧂 2. Salt Damage

Salt used on roads, driveways, and walkways can leach into your lawn, leaving yellow or brown strips along the edges. This chemical burn stresses the grass and stunts spring growth.

✅ We offer lawn recovery treatments, including fertilizing and overseeding, to restore damaged patches.

🧊 3. Frost Heave

When the ground repeatedly freezes and thaws, it can cause soil and roots to shift upward, damaging sod and uprooting plants. You might see uneven patches or exposed roots in garden beds or lawns.

✅ Our spring cleanup and aeration services help restore even ground and promote root health.

🚜 4. Snow Plow Scars

Residential and rural properties often suffer from plow damage along laneways and driveways. These include turf torn up by blades, and stone or gravel pushed onto the grass, which can damage mowers later.

✅ We provide professional stone cleanup and edging to get your property back in shape.

🐾 5. Pet Damage

If pets have been using the yard all winter, you may notice discolored or dead patches in their favourite spots. This is usually caused by concentrated nitrogen in urine.

✅ Our fertilizing and overseeding service can help green things up again.

Don’t Wait for Damage to Spread

Catching winter damage early helps you avoid long-term problems and gets your property looking its best faster. Whether it’s dethatching, aeration, fertilizing, overseeding, or gravel cleanup, we’re ready to help your lawn recover.

📍 Serving Orangeville, Caledon, Belfountain, Alton, Erin, Hillsburgh, Acton, Rockwood, Eden Mills, Balinafad, Limehouse, Terra Cotta, and Fergus, Ontario.

📞 Book your spring inspection and service today at www.heritagehollow.ca or call 519-278-5412.

Let’s bring your lawn back to life after a long winter—together!