In Texas today, it is 104 degrees, and my neighbors lawns have not been faring very well.
Watering Rules
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How do you know when to water?
you’ve got the option to actually tell by stepping on the grass if it needs water.
Use a sprinkler two to three times a week, not every day.
Water in the evening or early morning.
Deep soakings are better than light daily watering.
Mowing needs to be modified.
Leave the mower on high so that the grass is around 3 inches high.
Mow frequently so that you are never cutting off more than 1/3 of the grass blade at one time.
If you mow regularly, you’ve got the option to keep the lawn healthy but looking manicured.
During the hot summer months, leave grass clippings on the lawn.
This helps the grass retain much-needed moisture.
You may not know:Never mow in the afternoon when the sun is the hottest.
The combination of heat from the mower plus the sun can burn the grass and kill it.
This made a remarkable difference in its ability to grow back.
If you are not sure which formulas are slow-release, ask.
Summer is peak growing season, and nitrogen found in fertilizer keeps growth green and the lawn healthy.
Unsure which pop in of lawn you have?See this regional breakdown here.
You may not know:Dont apply weed control formulas until after the heat has passed.
Doing so can further stress the lawn.
Need to repair a few patches of lawn that died?
You may not know:Dont leave poop on the lawn, aka clean up pet waste.
Repairing the damage is much more time consuming than getting out that pooper scooper more often.
