This year’s prolonged drought has been rough on South Shore lawns. You’ve seen the results: in areas where homeowners complied with local water restrictions, once green lawns have turned barren and brown.
If your yard is looking rough around the edges, you may be concerned that your grass is dead. Some drought-resistant grass varieties go dormant under dry conditions; this can make them look like they’re dead. In other instances, the grass is actually done for. Your South Shore lawn service can help you accurately determine what’s going on with your grass. If it is dormant, waiting for more rain and cooler weather should restore your yard’s health and appearance. If your grass has truly died, now is the time to plant seed for next spring.
Autumn goes by quickly in Massachusetts. While we’re enjoying the technicolor leaves now, it won’t be long before the first snowflakes start flying and the ground freezes. Once that happens, it’s much too late to plant grass. Have your South Shore lawn service do it now, and then those seeds will have time to start developing properly. They’ll rest, safely out of sight under the snow, all winter long, while the cold winds howl. Spring will come again and they will grow, rewarding your patience with beautiful green grass.
Once your grass is growing again, your South Shore lawn service can help you keep it looking great with professional maintenance. Regular mowing, edging, and fertilizing will make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. Your lawn service can work with you to select grass varieties that are truly drought resistant, which means that even if next summer turns out to be as dry as this year’s has been, you’re much more likely to have green grass that knows how to make the most out of every available drop of moisture.
