Prevent Mud Problems Early With A Surprisingly Easy Yard Hack

Melted snow and rain wreak havoc on backyards by turning soil into a muddy mess. This is a major headache for any homeowner. However, it's an even bigger challenge for those with pets or children who might track the mug back inside the home. Thankfully, you can fix a muddy lawn early with a surprisingly easy yard hack. All you have to do is pour some pelletized pine horse pellets down onto the ground over the soil. They will break down into small pieces of pine over the course of a few hours and absorb ground moisture, freeing you from messy mud.

These pelletized pine horse pellets are typically used to help maintain horse stalls. However, the power of pine can be used to tackle moisture problems elsewhere, such as in your backyard. Just like many softwoods, pine is highly absorbent. This is why it must be treated with a water-resistant sealant when it's used to make pine wood patio furniture or any other item you wouldn't want absorbing water. This characteristic makes it perfect for tackling ground moisture that makes your soil muddy. This yard hack is super affordable, too. The Tractor Supply Pelletized Bedding is priced at only $6.99 per bag.

Before you can use pelletized pine bedding to keep mud out of your yard, take some time to estimate how much of the pellets you'll need based on the size of your yard and the area you'd like to cover. This will help you determine how many bags to buy. When you have your pelletized pine bedding, simply sprinkle it over the area you want to protect. You can then use a rake to spread it out evenly. Give it some time to break down, and then enjoy walking across your yard without tracking mud across your floor that you will then have to clean.

At this point, you might be wondering how these pine pellets may impact your grass growth. Although the above content creator, @rachel_daydreams, claims that the pine doesn't interfere with grass, some commenters feel differently. "No!! Please don't do this," one user penned in part in reply to a commenter who questioned whether the pellets will prevent grass from growing as normal. "It killed my grass." With this in mind, you may want to use these pellets as a temporary solution in between seasons, and only in particularly bothersome areas.

Consider using it during the transition between winter and spring to prevent mud that may result from melting snow and early spring rain. You can then remove it from your yard ahead of preparing your grass for the warmer months. Dog owners should also beware of another potential downside. Your animal's paws will become covered in the pine if you allow them to walk over it before it has time to absorb the ground moisture and dry down.