Contrary to popular belief, there are things that can be done proactively, and from hence forth, to reduce potential problems with winter kill. “Winter Kill” is a common phrase used to describe the effects of harsh winter conditions upon warm- and cool-season turfgrasses alike. Warm-season species in Mississippi and the rest of the southeast include bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, and carpet grasses. All are susceptible to freeze damage. But damage is not solely linked to cold weather. For instance, not all properties are equally affected. It is not atypical to see a dead lawn adjacent to a lawn that greens up well in the spring. Similarly, certain species seem to suffer more at different latitudes and due to sometimes small differences in growing conditions. There’s not much that can be done to stop the effects of cold weather, but there are some proactive strategies that help decrease the chances of winter damage.