As the summer months approach, so do the higher temperatures. To keep your lawn looking healthy, you need to be aware of some of the challenges that hot weather can bring and take a proactive approach to maintenance. With a few tips and tricks, you can keep your lawn lush and green when temperatures soar. Let’s get started!
Watering Schedules
Hot weather puts a lot of stress on plants and grasses in your yard. You need to ensure they are getting enough water to keep them from drying out and wilting. Watering in the early morning or late evening is best. Also, it is important not to overwater as this can cause root rot and other issues for your lawn.
Mowing High
Mowing high is critical to maintaining healthy grass throughout the summer. First, raise your mower blade height by an inch or two; this will help shade the roots of your grass while still keeping it neat. Mowing high also encourages deeper roots which keep lawns healthier during periods of high heat. Additionally, make sure that you change the blade on your mower regularly, as dull blades can tear the grass rather than cut it cleanly, leading to brown patches in dry spells.
Fertilizing Carefully
Fertilizing is one of the most important steps when caring for your lawn in hot weather, but if done incorrectly can do more harm than good. When fertilizing during hot weather, stick with slow-release fertilizers since they will provide nutrients longer without risking burning out your lawn if applied too heavily or too often. In addition, ensure that any fertilizer used contains nitrogen and potassium; nitrogen helps promote growth while potassium improves drought tolerance, so both are important for keeping your lawn healthy during hot weather.
Keeping a lush, green lawn during hot weather takes some work. Still, it is achievable with proper maintenance, such as watering schedules tailored for warm conditions, mowing high for better protection against heat stressors, and using slow-release fertilizers with both nitrogen and potassium content! Remember these tips when caring for your landscape supply customers’ yards this summer!