Summer is finally here! Keep reading to learn more about keeping your lawn healthy this season.
Summer Service Expectations
With the changing of the seasons, our services change too. Here is what you should expect from us during your summer applications:
- Expect us to apply a granular, time-release fertilizer to provide your lawn with the nutrition it needs to thrive.
- Expect us to spray broadleaf weeds as necessary – we will spot spray for minimal weeds, or blanket spray the yard if there are a lot of weeds. Each lawn is unique, and our techs are trained to do what is best for each individual lawn.
- Expect weeds to curl up and turn brown within 7 to 10 days of being treated. If they do not, call us immediately so we can respray before your next scheduled service.
- Expect us to skip service (fertilizer, weed control, or both) for the time being if the yard is too stressed from the summer heat and drought – we don’t want to further stress or damage your lawn!
- Expect us to evaluate the condition of your lawn at each visit and to provide feedback on your invoice notes as needed.
As always, we want to remind you of what not to expect as well.
- Do not expect all of the results you want right away. Improving the quality of your lawn is a process that can take up to 2 years of proper cultural care practices alongside regular treatments.
- Do not expect perfect turf in areas where conditions are not ideal. The best example of this is heavily shaded yards where grass will naturally be thinner.
- Do not expect crabgrass to be under control if you did not get the first two applications of our pre-emergent herbicide. Crabgrass is an annual, but it is extremely tough to get rid of if it is not prevented early on. If you are having issues with large crabgrass, call our office to learn more about our summer crabgrass control program.
- Do not expect us to recommend seeding in the summer. September is the best time for seedings and will give the best chance for germination.
Cultural Care Reminders
Your lawn deserves the best of both professional and cultural care. Here are our most important cultural care tips for the summer:
- Do not mow your grass lower than 3 ½” to 4”. Mowing too short can severely damage the lawn, especially if the grass is already stressed due to heat or drought.
- Watering properly is crucial at this time of year. Lawns need 1 ½” of water each week. We recommend watering in one or two longer sessions so that the water can soak deeper into the soil and better hydrate the grass. It is also important to water early in the morning to prevent fungus or scorching.
Manage Your Lawn’s Moisture
If your lawn is still suffering from our recent drought conditions, you may want to consider our Moisture Manager program. This product helps your lawn to hold onto water better and evaporate less in between watering. Not only will it save you time and money from not needing to water as often, but it will also keep your lawn green and lush throughout the dry summer months. Call us today to learn more!
We Want You to Love Your Lawn!
At Lawn Doctor, we prioritize the health and wellness of your lawn. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask our experts!
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