07/11/2024
CUSTOMER ALERT: Due to the extraordinary heat wave, we are modifying our mowing schedule from weekly to 10 - 14 days until the grass starts to grow again. Below are some tips for keeping your lawn healthy during the heat wave.
Don’t Cut Your Grass Too Short
It is important to know that some types of grass have different growth habitats and their ideal mowing height should be taken into consideration, such as cool-season grass and warm-season grass types. 3 to 4 inches is a good height to keep your
lawn during a heatwave.
Employ the One-Third Rule
The one-third rule states that you never remove over one-third of the grass height at a time. This helps the lawn to stay cooler while removing less of the plant tissue. If an area of lawn is exceptionally high and you want to reduce its height by more than 1/3 of its current height, begin by mowing 1/3 and allow the grass to recover from mowing for a couple of days, then mow again.
Don’t Mow Grass in Drought
If your area is in drought, avoid mowing the lawn. Rather, mow after irrigation day or a rainfall. But also remember to avoid mowing wet grass to keep clumping at bay.
Sharpen Mower Blades
When a lawn is cut with sharp mower blades, healing takes place much faster. Dull blades actually tear the fibers and tissues in a plant rather than cutting it, which leads to more lawn damage and stress as well as disease risk.
Watering Your Lawn in a Heat Wave
Some people erroneously believe that the best way to maintain a lawn in extreme heat is to overwater. Remember that turfgrasses are better managed when they are dry as opposed to wet. If the soil is always wet, it can lead to many problems for plants and organisms within the soil.
Water Early
The best time to water your lawn is before 10 am. Cooler temperatures and subtle breezes help to keep evaporation slowed down. Early morning watering is also recommended as watering your lawn during hot parts of the day can add stress to your grass.
Water Deeply
Water enough to wet the roots and don’t water again until the grass has dried. You can eye it to determine if it is time to water again. If the grass looks dry, water it.
Don’t Water Daily
Lawns only need about one inch of water per week – so don’t water your lawn daily. That one inch of water includes rainfall!
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