With spring now in full swing, many Ohio residents are noticing less grass growing on their lawns.
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OSU Extension Educator Chris Bruynis, via a University article on the subject, explained the reduction: "Much of the damage seems to associated with the very wet conditions we experienced last fall and throughout the winter. Follow that by some freezing and thawing, which cause excessive heaving where the plants actually lift up out of the dirt. They're still attached by the root, but the root is exposed higher than the soil level."
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Bruynis said the problem is exacerbated by cold winds and air temperature, which further weaken the roots and cause the grass to die. Blue Grass seems to be most affected, he said.
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To rectify the problem, Bruynis recommends homeowners consider reseeding the affected sections of their lawns.