Summer Lawn Care Schedule and Tips
Summertime is the big stage for your lawn. It’s time for you to show off that green grass for picnics, barbecues and the kids who play on it, so you’ll want it to be ready when that time comes. Quality landscaping companies in Chazy, NY know that having a healthy lawn in the summer months takes work. Keeping a lawn healthy and green isn’t exactly rocket science, but it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it kind of situation, either. Here are some tips to get your lawn to perform at its peak in the summer.
Preparation is key
In the early weeks of summer, take time to prepare your lawn to be at its best. That means feeding it the right fertilizer and watering deeply to support root growth. Mow the grass to a tall height in to keep the soil moist and promote hearty root growth. The good news about mowing is that you can (and should) leave those grass clippings on the lawn to break down and deposit nutrients back into the soil.
Once you’ve done this, you also need to make sure no pests are doing anything to hurt your lawn. If you see any bald spots, or if there are unusually high clusters of pests decimating your grass, call a quality landscaping company in Chazy, NY to take care of the problem as soon as possible. (They’ll be able to help with the other necessary lawn care, too, of course.)
Midsummer fertilization and watering
When summer is peaking, it’s time to switch up your lawn care routine. Sometimes that means adding fertilizer, or changing the type of fertilizer you use, to keep your lawn healthy and dense. You should still keep that grass nice and high when you mow the lawn, but water more deeply, making sure the grass gets at least one inch of water per week.
Watering isn’t terribly challenging, either, but there are a few pointers that can help you be more efficient with your water and your time. First, you should water at least once a week for at least one hour. Watering in the early morning or in the late evening will help the soil retain moisture. Ideally, you want to water before sunrise if you have an automatic timer (or if you’re just an extremely early riser). You can tell if the ground is moist enough by pushing a screwdriver down about one inch into the ground. If it’s too hard, you still need to water more. Keep an eye on the lawn and adjust accordingly if you see any underwatered or overwatered spots.
Tools for the job
Finally, having the right tools for the job is key. Make sure your lawnmower blades are sharp, because if they’re not, you could be tearing out the grass rather than cutting it (your lawn would not like that). Also, try to ensure that your irrigation system (or your trusty hose-end sprinkler) is working correctly and covers your lawn evenly.
Of course, you can always hire a quality landscaping company in Chazy, NY to help out—call Rand Hill Lawns, Inc. today to learn more about our services.
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