Lawn Care Tips

Five things you should know

1. One inch per week of water is preferred.

2. Most sprinklers would need to run in one spot for four hours to have one inch of water applied.

3. If water runs off your lawn before 1 inch is applied, turn off the water and let it soak in before continuing.

4. The best time to water is early morning between 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. which helps to prevent diseases.

5. Reduce the stress on your lawn during very hot weather by watering each zone for 5 to 10 minutes.

Mowing

Three things you should know

1. Mowing is beneficial for your lawn. It reduces the workload on a grass plant’s root system. You’re trimming away the oldest part of the plant because grass grows from the bottom up.

2. Grass clippings provide mulch and filter into the turf helping to keep moisture in.

3. Follow the 1/3 rule. Never remove more than one-third of the grass blade at each cutting. This will shade the roots and help increase a deeper root system

Pests

Three things you should know

1. Eliminating pests such as insects that bite or sting can improve your lawn’s health . Some are potentially dangerous and may cause allergic reactions.

2. Insects can destroy your home by eating fabrics, paper, food or drapes.

3. Insect damage can be difficult to spot. It can appear similar to disease problems, chemical burn or drought. Insects can live above the soil level in the plants or thatch layer or below the soil level in the roots.

Lawn Stress

What you should know

1. Lawn stress can occur in many ways. The causes are many. Insect feeding, drought stress, soil compaction, or other factors can combine with heat to damage grass. Your lawn goes from lush green to a crispy brown shade. In this weakened state, a lawn is more susceptible to attack by weeds and insects.

2. Many times, drought stress will cause your lawn to go dormant. Giving your lawn one inch of water a week can help prevent this.

3. When your lawn is dormant, it is more susceptible to insect infestation and grubs.

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