Keep your lawn green and glowing this summer with some lawn care tips from Summit Lawn. You don’t need to be a professional gardener to have a lawn that is the envy of the neighborhood. With some simple lawn care practices, you can keep your lawn growing strong through the heat of the summer.
1. Mowing
You should be mowing your lawn regularly. It may differ based on your lawn and the climate you live in, but typically you should strive to not cut more than a third of a blade of grass each time you mow. You should also be careful to not keep your lawn too short, shorter than three inches can leave your grass vulnerable to burn. It’s also good practice to avoid mowing during the afternoon when the sun is highest. Your lawn can get burned when it’s exposed to the direct sun while moving.
2. Fertilizing
Be sure to use fertilizer. Fertilizing is very important to ensure a strong, healthy lawn. However, you should avoid fertilizing during the hottest days of the year, that can lead to some burnt grass. When choosing your fertilizer, be sure that the fertilizer you choose does not have any harmful chemicals—it’s better to stick with natural ingredients!
Beware of over-fertilizing. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Too much fertilizing means too much nitrogen for your lawn. Over-fertilizing can encourage more growth than your lawn can handle. Overgrowth leads to a yellow, hard to maintain a lawn.
3. Watering
With the dry summer heat, you’ll need to up your watering game. Watering needs will differ based on the types of grass you are dealing with and the climate you live in. As a general rule, your lawn should be watered about three to five times a week. Deep watering will help your grass to take root and grow stronger through the heat of the summer. Be wary of overwatering as it will hurt your lawn more than helping it.
4. Planning Your Lawn Care
Lawn care can quickly get overwhelming. Plan ahead. Attempting to tackle too much at a time may overwhelm you and burn you out. Having a plan to keep things running smoothly may save you from some headaches down the road.
5. Avoiding Dormancy
Do all you can to prevent your lawn from becoming dormant—this is basically a death sentence for your grass. Dormancy is like your grass has gone to sleep. Dormancy happens in the summer grass is stressed by extreme heat and dryness.
6. Prevent Lawn Burn
Burnt spots can easily appear on your lawn throughout the summer. Grass can get burned from exposure to sunlight, being underwatering, from exposure to dog urine, and other sources. If you do have a dog, try to train them to do their business in the same place and then water down that place as soon as possible. That way if there is lawn burn, at least it’s only in one area. Hopefully, thoroughly watering that area can prevent lawn burn.
