It’s important to keep your lawn healthy this summer. The warm weather and excessive amounts of heat can certainly take its toll on your grass. This holds particularly true if your overall lawn care program is lacking in any key areas. The bottom line is that you need to have your lawn mowed in the proper manner in order to keep it as healthy as possible. A healthy lawn will also look great during the summer months. The point to having a lush green lawn is keeping it lush and green. Although this may sound easy enough, here are a few tips for mowing your lawn during the summer.
It Starts with Your Lawnmower
In fact, mowing is a significant piece of the summer lawn maintenance program. It all starts with the correct mower cut height. For example, the mower should be set at 2.5 to 3 inches for most of the lawn mowing season, however that doesn’t work well for middle of the summer mowing. When the weather is really hot, the lawn mower should be set a bit higher. Always raise your mower to a height of 3 to 3.5 inches during July and August. By raising the height of the mower you will provide a bit more insulation from the hot summer sun and humid conditions.
Keeping the grass at a slightly higher height will reduce the heat and the water loss caused by the heat. That being stated, it’s also important for you not to allow your grass to grow much over 3.5 in length. This is due to the fact the mowing over 1/3rd of the grass leaf height in one shot will cause stress to your lawn. Mower blades should be kept sharp. For example, if the mower blades are dull it will tear and or shred the tips of the grass. If that happens your lawn will become vulnerable to the various lawn related diseases that can cause a tremendous amount of damage.
Do you know what you’re supposed to do with the grass clippings? If not, don’t worry. This can be a confusing topic for many homeowners. You are supposed to mulch the grass clippings. In essence, mulching, or returning the grass clippings to the lawn, provides your lawn with much needed nutrients. A great deal of people are under the false pretense that grass clippings cause lawn thatch, but the opposite is actually true. Do not throw away or pile up the lawn clippings.
If you’re interested in getting more information about the basic of summer lawn care, please contact us today. We will provide you with the best advice about how to properly mow your lawn during the middle of the summer. Hiring a professional will go a long way in helping you avoid mistakes that waste a great deal of time and money. In addition, we have the ability to properly evaluate your property and truly understand the steps that it takes to complete the project on time and on budget.
Please contact The Veron Company today with any and all questions about our vast array of home services, and your landscape design needs. We have a full crew of trained and experienced professionals to handle the job for you. Our company has been concentrating on maximizing your home’s potential since 1982.
