Summer Lawn Tips

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 21:38
  • Check your sprinkler system for proper coverage, 100% head to head.
  • Follow the on and off watering tips here in our information. Remember that your soil will only absorb a limited amount of water at a time, after 15 minutes the water gets wasted. On and off watering at least 3 times on your watering day will promote deep roots and a healthier lawn.
  • As summer temperatures increase, raise the mowing height to 2 to 3 inches. It is also important to get watering done before the heat of the day; evening watering is not beneficial.
  • Fertilize every 4 to 8 weeks but cut back 25% to 50% of the recommended rate.
  • If dry spots appear check your sprinkler coverage. Water these dry spots by hand -- please do not increase your irrigation timing to compensate for a few dry spots!
  • A blue/silver tint to the grass, before turning, is a tell-tell sign of lack of water.
  • Be sure and keep your mower blade(s) sharp -- a dull blade will injure the grass and encourage disease.