Summer Lawn Care Tips

Extended periods of heat and humidity, bright sunshine, warm nights, with no rain can add up to trouble. Summer heat stress can be a problem come July and August.

Warm season grasses may love these conditions, but in the northern zones, cool season grasses become stressed, wilted, and prone to disease. The heat and lack of rain call for watering, but the excessive moisture has the ability to create disease conditions.

During the summer, grass utilizes the energy stored in its root system, sustaining the plant but shrinking the root system, making the turf vulnerable.

It’s times like these when spring preparations will pay off. An extensive root zone, higher cut, and proper fertility will better allow the plant to survive the dog days of summer.

Please feel free to contact us at 440-688-4162 to discuss any questions or concerns.