Lawn care is important every month of the year, but many of us associate lush, green lawns with summertime. It can be uniquely challenging to care for your lawn in the summer, as you need to worry about heat, water restrictions, and a variety of other factors. Here are some of our best summer lawn care tips to keep your yard looking great.
Don’t Mow Too Short
When you work with JFC Grounds Maintenance, you can rest assured that our lawn care professionals will always choose the appropriate grass height for your lawn and your current needs. However, that requires some expertise! Grass blades that are a little bit taller are able to provide shade for the soil. This can help improve water retention and stop weed seeds from germinating, which is particularly important during periods of drought.
Water the Right Way
For the best possible results, you should water your lawn only a couple of times a week. Instead of providing it with a light sprinkle every day, focus on deeply watering infrequently. This encourages your lawn to grow healthy, and it also minimizes the chances of evaporation before the water has a chance to be absorbed by the grass roots.
Treat for Grubs
Grubs can cause major devastation to healthy lawns. When beetles and other pests lay their eggs in your grass, they will eventually hatch into hungry grubs. These grubs will eat your lawn and can leave unsightly holes and patches in your lawn. Proactive treatment is essential to avoid further problems.
Don’t Wash Your Car on the Grass
A certain amount of pressure on your lawn in the summer is normal, as part of the reason why you have a lawn in the first place is for a great place to have a family picnic or play games with your friends. However, you should avoid putting extreme weight on the surface of your turf. This includes parking cars on your lawn or washing your car on the grass.
Trust JFC Grounds Maintenance to Be Your Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Company
Are you excited for spring landscaping but not sure how to start? Does your commercial landscape need a refresh after winter? Do you want hands-off solutions for your lawn this spring and summer? Give JFC Grounds Maintenance a call at (410) 655-2887.