Is your lawn turning brown even though you’re watering it on a regular basis? If so, your landscaping may very well be suffering from a phenomenon that is known as summer lawn stress. When the summer heat is out in full force, your lawn can easily start to suffer. However, you certainly do not want to trade in that lush green grass for those nasty patches of brown hay. That being stated, there are various reasons why your lawn can turn brown in the summer even though you’re watering it.
For example, insects may be feeding on your grass, or it may be suffering from drought stress, soil compaction, or other factors that when combined with the heat causes a great deal of damage to your lawn. The bottom line is that when your lawn becomes frail it is far more vulnerable to be attacked by both insects and weeds. The good news is that we can conduct a bit of detective work in order to determine the cause of your brown summer lawn. We may very well find that the reason your lawn is suffering from summer lawn stress is actually due to drought stress.
So, what is drought stress exactly? In essence, it’s when your grass reacts to the high temperatures of the summer and react to those high temperatures just like most other plants do. Drought stress is typically caused by a lack of water during those high temperatures. At first, drought stress will turn your lawn brown. If left untreated it will eventually kill off your grass. Here are a few early signs that your lawn is suffering from drought stress. If you, or anyone else walks on the grass and the footprints remain visible chances are high that the lawn is experiencing drought stress.
Another tell tale sign is when you see a brown patch and pull on the grass it won’t pull easily. Last but certainly not least, take a look at the entire lawn. When it is suffering from drought stress you will see brown patches that seem to appear in random patterns. When you look closely you’ll find that the grass near the sprinkler heads are still lush and green, and that the grass that’s located in more shady areas is also green. If that is the case, it’s time to have your irrigation system inspected by a professional that specializes in installing and repairing irrigation systems.
Chances are high that lawn sprinklers are not working correctly. That means the lawn is not being watered properly.
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If you’re interested in getting more information about summer lawn care, please contact us today. We will provide you with the best advice about how to avoid summer lawn stress. 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.
