Everyone strives for a lush, green lawn in the summer. However, dry conditions can make this quite a task. Don’t give up! Here are a few tips to maintain and save your lawn.
Recognizing signs of drought stress is key. If you see wilting, darkening of color, or your footprints remain after walking across your lawn, these are usually signs of drought stress. You might consider using some drought techniques.
Dry Weather Management Tips
Keep weeds down. Weeds compete with turf for essential elements to grow. The less weeds you have, the better chance grass has to grow.
Water deeply and infrequently. Deep, infrequent watering can help lawns cope with dry conditions. Early morning watering (5 a.m. to 9 a.m.) is best. This ensures that grass gets the moisture it needs and reduces evaporation.
Mow high. Mowing high gives the lawn a deeper and larger root system, keeps moisture in, defends against weeds and keeps the soil cooler.
Remove grass carefully. No more than one-third of the grass should be removed at one time. It will cause too much stress on the grass.
Mulch instead of bagging. Mulch your lawn instead of bagging the clippings. Mulching keeps more moisture and nutrients in the soil.
Lawn Care During Drought Conditions
Everyone strives for a lush, green lawn in the summer. However, dry conditions can make this quite a task. Don’t give up! Here are a few tips to maintain and save your lawn.
Recognizing signs of drought stress is key. If you see wilting, darkening of color, or your footprints remain after walking across your lawn, these are usually signs of drought stress. You might consider using some drought techniques.
Dry Weather Management Tips
Keep weeds down.
Weeds compete with turf for essential elements to grow. The less weeds you have, the better chance grass has to grow.
Water deeply and infrequently.
Deep, infrequent watering can help lawns cope with dry conditions. Early morning watering (5 a.m. to 9 a.m.) is best. This ensures that grass gets the moisture it needs and reduces evaporation.
Mow high.
Mowing high gives the lawn a deeper and larger root system, keeps moisture in, defends against weeds and keeps the soil cooler.
Remove grass carefully.
No more than one-third of the grass should be removed at one time. It will cause too much stress on the grass.
Mulch instead of bagging.
Mulch your lawn instead of bagging the clippings. Mulching keeps more moisture and nutrients in the soil.
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