When the snow melts and your lawn reappears, it’s tempting to assume it just needs a little sunshine and time to green and thicken.

When temperatures drop below freezing in Iowa, pests don’t disappear. Instead, they look for warmth, food, and shelter. Unfortunately, that often means making your home their new home.

As winter settles in and lawns disappear beneath a layer of frost and snow, it’s easy to slip into an “out of sight, out of mind” mindset.

Proper winter care can make a big difference in how your grass bounces back when spring finally arrives.