06/07/2026
Let's Talk Summer Lawn Stress ☀️🌱
As temperatures climb, two things can make a huge difference in how your lawn handles the heat:
1️⃣ Mowing Height Just because your mower can cut that low doesn't mean it should.
A shorter cut may look neat today, but it often creates more stress for the plant during hot weather.
✔ Taller grass shades the soil
✔ Reduces moisture loss
✔ Encourages deeper rooting
✔ Helps the lawn better withstand heat and drought
For most cool-season lawns, summer is the time to raise the deck—not lower it.
2️⃣ Irrigation Most Long Island lawns need about 1–1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall.
✔ Water early in the morning
✔ Water deeply and infrequently
❌ Daily, shallow watering
❌ Evening watering when possible
Deep watering encourages roots to grow deeper into the soil, helping the lawn stay greener and more resilient during dry periods.
A lawn that struggles through summer often isn't lacking fertilizer—it's lacking proper watering and mowing practices.
Questions about your lawn's irrigation schedule or mowing height? Drop them below.
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