Late frost affected lawns, resulting in shorter growing season

By Mark Deloach CONTRIBUTOR

After a slow transition of seasons, it appears we are finally starting to get some consistency in our warm weather. Along with that warm weather comes some positive and some negative changes in our outdoor environment.

This year has been a bit of a challenge for all turf types, and this challenge can be attributed to our unique weather patterns. We began warming up quickly in February and March, bringing color and growth back after dormancy.

In March, we had three frost events that set us back, followed by many cool nights in April. Even up until the second week of May,