The hot, dry weather can take a toll on the health of your lawn, weakening the grass and causing it to turn brown. These simple tips for your summer lawn care plan to help your yard look incredible.
Summer Lawn Care: Sharpen the Mower Blades
Summer lawn care starts with a good mower. At the beginning of summer, make sure the lawn mower is in good working order and the blades are sharp by having it serviced by a professional. Mower blades dull over time, and dull blades can damage your lawn.
Adjust the Mower Height
Adjust your mower to cut grass blades to a taller height. Taller grass means shadier soil, allowing for better water absorption and a healthier lawn. Lawn care experts recommend not trimming more than ⅓ off the height of the grass.
Don’t Park on the Grass
Parking your car on your lawn is not a good idea no matter the season, but it can be especially detrimental during the hotter months of the year. Parking in the yard can severely damage or kill the grass, and the moisture may cause rust on the bottom of your car.
Summer Lawn Care: Water in the Morning
Water evaporates quickly in the intense heat of summer. It’s best to water your lawn in the early morning hours to give the moisture a chance to sink into the soil before the sun burns it off. To promote healthy grass, make sure you’re watering deeply and less frequently during the summer months.
Fertilize Correctly
Use high-quality fertilizer early in the season to bolster your lawn so that it is better able to survive the intense heat of the summer. Fertilizer in the mid-summer heat can burn and damage the grass. If your lawn needs fertilizer, wait until fall for the best results.
Take Care of Weeds
Weeds can harm your summer lawn by using the valuable nutrients your grass needs. Frequently spot-check the yard and eliminate weeds as they pop up.
Summer Lawn Care: Leave Grass Clippings
After you mow, leave grass clippings on your lawn instead of sweeping or blowing them away. They act as fertilizer and provide some shade from the sun’s rays.
Clear the Lawn
Pick up twigs, debris, and lawn toys from the yard. Have children put away their toys and sports equipment. If left for too long, they can damage the grass and cause brown spots to appear. After using a kiddie pool, dump the water and remove it from the lawn.
By following these eight simple tips, you can be on your way to a healthy and flourishing summer lawn.
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