Summer Lawn Care Tips

With scolding temperatures, it can seem difficult to keep any living plant alive, let alone an entire yard. And, when grass covers the majority of the front of our homes, its very important that we take extra precautions to make sure it stays looking good. After researching the topic, here is a list of some tips that will help your yard during this difficult, seemingly hard to manage season.

• With extreme temperatures, lawns need more than 1 inch of water per week.
• Water deeper, less frequently, and in the morning (to prevent evaporation) as this will help get to the roots of the grass.
• Be sure to let your grass grow at least 1-2 inches taller in the summer and mow more frequently. This will help make it more drought resistant.
• No matter what shape your grass is in during the summer months, don't fertilize. It will hurt the current grass and the new growth caused by it won't be able to withstand the heat.
• In places like Texas, it's important to feed your lawn every 6 to 8 weeks as it will help keep it looking thick and green.
• Summer months is the perfect time to pick and get rid of any weeds that are present in your yard.

We hope that you're having a great summer, and the heat takes it easy on you and your lawn, keeping it looking green and beautiful. However, if the weather isn't so nice, we hope these tips are helpful for you!

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