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Lawn Care 101: Summer Survival Tips
Summer equals outdoor time, so it’s important to keep your lawn green and gorgeous! Many Homeowners can attest that grass can be a challenge during the hot, summer months. Thankfully, there are plenty of easy ways to maintain a healthy yard year round.
Water Wisely
Water Wisely
Regularly watering is crucial to keeping your lawn healthy, and it’s best to water your lawn in the early morning or at dusk. Avoid watering your lawn mid-day because the water will evaporate before it can be absorbed, missing out on the benefit to the grass. If you're unsure of how much water to spray, try pushing a screwdriver into the soil until you feel resistance from dry earth below. If the screwdriver penetrates farther than six inches, you have too much moisture in your grass and soil.
Just a Little Off the Top
Mowing your grass too short stunts root growth and weakens your lawn. With each mow, you should only cut about one-third the length of the grass blade. Keeping a longer lawn encourages the roots to grow deeper into the soil and helps your lawn stay healthier and drought-resistant.
Let Clippings Lie
Evaporation and heat removes moisture from the soil and robs your lawn of its essential nutrients. After mowing your grass, spread the clippings over your lawn to protect the soil’s moisture levels.
Keep Your Blades Sharp
Lawn mower blades dull over time and start tearing grass unevenly. This damage causes your lawn to use 40-60 percent more water to recover from the abuse. Sharpen or replace your mower blades at least twice during the summer to keep your grass level and clean.
Keep Your Blades Sharp
Fertilize Sparingly
Maintaining a healthy lawn is all about balance. Lawns that are heavily fertilized require quite a bit more water, which can shorten the root system over time, makeing your lawn more susceptible to drought. Wait to fertilize your lawn until autumn to take advantage of the cooler temperatures to maximize the effects of the fertilizer and save your water.
Whether you have extensive landscaping or live in an urban community with more shrubbery than lawn, keep your lawn’s curb appeal all summer long!
