Healthy Outdoor View!
We all like playing in our gardens on a nice, sunny day and enjoying a summer barbecue with our loved ones. It may be argued that unwinding on the lovely summer grass increases pleasure. Although your lawn may find this to be its most difficult time of the year. No matter where you live, you may employ a lawn care service and these tried-and-true lawn maintenance strategies to preserve your outside area all summer long:
Water Deeply
The moisture content of your soil may decrease in dry weather. The results of moisture stress on grass include wilting, decreased root and shoot development, and increased susceptibility to weeds and pests. If there are no water restrictions required and your area is facing a drought, you should water deeply once or twice a week to fight the situation. The ideal depth of the water is four to six inches. If at all possible, water your lawn as soon as the sun rises in the morning. With this, you might be able to prevent the sun from draining the moisture before it can benefit your lawn.
Mow High
Mow high for increased heat resistance and vigorous root formation. Taller, wider grass produces more shade, preventing weeds from colonizing your yard and multiplying. To begin with, check the sharpness of the mower blades. In the summer, you should raise your blades and modify the heights to fit the grass. Cool-season grasses should be mowed at 3-4 inches, whereas summer grasses should be mowed at 2-3 inches. After cutting the grass, try to leave no more than 13 blades showing.
Treat Pests
Although insects are more common in the summer, not all of them harm your grass. You should exercise caution, though, if you encounter insects like Japanese beetles, June bugs, or European chafers that eat through your grass and leave bare patches and wilting. If the Japanese beetles aren’t controlled, they’ll devour your grass and lay eggs, which will hatch into grubs and start munching on your lawn. As a precautionary step, put an end to this by employing a grub control treatment. Use caution and pay heed to the instructions before usage.
Do you need a dependable lawn care service? If you are in McMinnville, OR, you can always trust Ortega's Landscaping to help you. For inquiries and information, be sure to contact us at (503) 420-5671.