Snow Mold Can Ruin Your Lawn’s Look—But It’s Easy to Prevent

Snow mold looks about as bad as it sounds: Basically, once snow and ice melt on your lawn, you're left with gray, matted grass patches that may later die and need to be filled in. The good news is that snow mold is easy to treat and won't cause any longterm damage to your lawn, but still, it's a temporary eye sore. If you're looking to prevent it, here's what you need to know. Thankfully, it doesn't take much besides some timely mowing, proper fertilization, and raking.

What Causes Snow Mold?