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Lawn Care
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The
summer heat is upon us and you may be
concerned with the amount of water you
lawn needs at this time of year.
We suggest you water in the early
morning hours to conserver water and
provide the necessary moisture to
support a healthy lawn.
Ever heard the expression "What
doesn’t kill you only makes you
stronger"? In order to make your grass
heartier, try stressing it out! By
going an extra day without water here
and there, you are promoting deeper
root growth. The deeper the roots are
allowed to penetrate the soil, the
better overall health of your lawn.
Roots will only grow as far as they
need to in order to get water. If you
are always giving them water up near
the surface of the lawn, the plants
have no incentive to grow deeper. You
can easily check your rooting depth by
using a soil probe or screwdriver.
Try waiting as long as possible in the
spring before watering your grass. The
longer you wait, the healthier your
lawn will be in the summer months. And
don’t worry. It’s virtually impossible
to kill your lawn. The lawn may turn
brown in areas, but it is just the
plant going DORMANT, not dying. Adding
water will make that spot spring back
to life! |
