A Quick Guide To Caring For Your Lawn In The Summer
Image source: Pixabay.com Summer is always a great time to enjoy green scenery and marvel at the beauty of the great wide outdoors. The same season, however, can be a major challenge in keeping lawns maintained, as the temperatures can soar and there isn’t enough rainfall for the grass and plants. During this time, lawns also have enough interaction with barbecue parties, games, and running feet. Here’s a mini summer lawn care guide. Water the right way Give your lawn at least an inch of water weekly, or more once it gets hotter. A rain gauge or straight-sided helps keep track of the water level and amount from rainfall as well as irrigation. Water deeply yet less frequently to support drought-tolerant roots, and water early in the day for reduced evaporation and growth of fungi. Feed depending on the phase of summer In early summer, strengthen the lawn to withstand the heat and drought through feeding with a reliable fertilizer suitable to all grass t...