Finally, after one of the longest winters in memory, we seem to be heading into spring. Time to assess how well the lawn faired over winter now that the snow is finally gone. If you have salt damage along your drive or walkways, here is a simple way to get the grass growing again. First, treat the damaged areas with gypsum. This will flush the excess sodium from the soil. To repair highly damaged areas, gently rake up the soil and remove dead growth. Add a small amount of top soil. Overseed the area with a mix of perennial rye grass and blue grass, or apply a combination repair product like Encap’s Grass Repair Kit. You will be mowing in no time!