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PROTECT YOUR
LAWN FROM THE
HEAT
Summer is almost here, and you’re probably looking
forward to backyard cookouts, block parties, and
relaxing nights in your backyard. But if you plan on
hosting any of these events, you’ll want your grass to
be full and green. Unfortunately, with summer comes
hot weather, and this increases the likelihood that your
grass will be burnt by the hot sun. Yellow grass always
puts a damper on even the most festively decorated
backyards. So if you’re looking for some tips to keep
your lawn plush the entire summer long, follow the
tips below and keep your yard a beautiful emerald
green all summer long.
Time of Watering
Proper watering is the most essential practice for
keeping your lawn rich and verdant, but some
techniques are better than others. Early in the morning
is the ideal time to water your lawn. This will allow
the grass to soak the moisture into the root system
before the water evaporates due to the sun. Watering
in the middle of the day is not the best time because
the sun will cause the water to evaporate more quickly,
resulting in less water reaching the root system. It’s
also not advisable to water during the evening because
too much standing water can cause fungal problems
with your lawn.
It’s better to water your lawn deeply than to water it
often. When you give your lawn a thorough drench,
the water is able to penetrate deeply into the soil so
your grass’ roots have access to it for a longer period
of time. When you water often but for short periods of
time, more water will evaporate off of the tops of the
blades before it even has a chance to reach the root
system.
Length of Grass When Mowing
When you’re cutting your grass every week, and it
seems like it grows too fast, it’s tempting to want to
cut the grass shorter so that you don’t have to mow
as often. However, when you cut your grass too short,
you leave the root system more vulnerable to the heat.
You also need to remember that the blades are the
grass’ way of collecting nutrients from the sun, so if
your lawn is cut too short, it won’t have the nutrients to
create the strong root system that it needs.
Amount of Fertilizer
Sometimes, it’s easy to think that more fertilizer will
always lead to a healthier lawn, but fertilizer will make
your lawn grow faster, not necessarily healthier.
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