Summer is officially here and it looks like we are in for some hot weather the next 10 days, possibly even topping 95 degrees! Here are a few tips to keep your lawn looking lush and green even during hot weather.
1. Water deeply. Shallow watering promotes shallow roots. During hot weather the grass plant may not be able to absorb enough moisture even when the soil is moist. Put down 1/2 inch to 1″ of water each time you water.
2. Water more frequently. If you water deeply (and you don’t have extremely sandy soil) you aren’t likely to need to water more often than every other day, even in the hottest weather. In cooler weather 1 to 3 times per week may be sufficient. How deeply you water should never vary. But the frequency will increase in hotter weather.
3. Water your lawn in the early morning while it is still cool. There will be less moisture loss to evaporation and less chance of disease. It is also less likely to be windy in the early morning, so the water goes on your lawn instead of the driveway.
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