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We may be more than half way through Summer but we still have plenty of hot days ahead of us. Below you will find a few very important tips to help keep your yard healthy and happy on a warm day:
- Do not over-water your lawn! Grass reaches deep with its roots for moisture, so water about once a week. Water heavily, about an inch or two, for best results.
- Do not cut your grass short! By giving your lawn an extra inch or so in length, your allowing the blades to shade your roots from the sun. Healthy roots grow longer and stronger.
- Do fertilize your grass every 2 months or so. Healthy, fed grass produces thick, even blades that cool down the soil and maintain your grass even in hot weather.
- Last but not least, the best time to water your lawn is early morning. You have the best chance of avoiding evaporation at this time of day.
Combining the above tips will leave you with a healthy yard for the remainder of Summer and the hot beginning days of Fall!
