A Quick Guide To Caring For Your Lawn In The Summer

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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 types. Keep feeding the lawn every six to eight weeks, such as if you want to drive water into dry soils or build strong roots. Some lawns can be under attack from bugs, too, so stay vigilant. Feeding should momentarily stop, though, if grass goes dormant in the summer heat, waiting until rain revives growth. Take care not to over-fertilize, such as when the lawn is looking straggly during mid-summer.

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Mow like a pro Raise the mower blade in the summer, and mulch grass clippings to promote steady moisture levels. Mowing should be done regularly to prevent cutting over one-third of the grass blade at once. Keep mower blades sharp—ensure that the mower is cutting the grass and not tearing it, minimizing stress potential during high temperatures.

EZ FLO was established in 1994 by CEO Dan C. Gilmore. It develops fertilizing systems that are composed of environment-friendly solutions for water and fertility issues and are suitable for all types of growing, be it synthetic or organic methods. Learn more about lawn maintenance on this blog.



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