Summer Lawn Care

Whether you have a small square out front or expansive greenery surrounding your home, you need to think about how to keep it looking good during the summer. Summer is a busy time and it is easy to leave the lawn to itself.If you don’t take care, your lawn will be dry and parched because of the heat.

Water your Lawn
Yes, that seems elementary, but summer is a busy time. Sometimes people figure that there has been enough rainfall to keep their lawns well-watered. What they forget is that the higher temperatures in summer mean more evaporation. A lot of the water you think is reaching the roots is really evaporating. So don't forget to get out the hose and water your lawn. Or, remember to make good use of your sprinkler system.

Choose the Right Fertilizer
If you go out and buy the first fertilizer on the shelf, you may be in for a surprise this summer. Fertilizers contain nitrogen. When the temperatures rise in the summer, the nitrogen will react to the heat. It will burn you lawn and you don't want that. Pick a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen. There are also slow-release fertilizers that reduce the chances of heat and nitrogen damaging your lawn.