Winter can take a toll on both warm- and cool-season grasses.

Explore how heat transfer from pavement, dormancy periods, and slower green-up times impact grass health. Learn why late-fall nitrogen applications are essential for promoting faster spring recovery in Kentucky Bluegrass and Bermuda Grass.

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