8 Secret Tips To Keep Your Lawn Green in Summer Heat

The following summer lawn care tips could mean the difference between a soft, dense lawn and a bare brown patch.

1. Watering your lawn

A well-maintained lawn requires minimal watering as it has an already-developed root system that captures water and uses it efficiently. When your lawn is in need of watering, it will start to appear dull. The older blades may also begin to wilt or curl up.

There are no rules as to how often your lawn needs to be watered during the summer, but as the weather is relatively warmer, you might need to water it more often. However, watering it too frequently does not give it sufficient time to develop a strong and deep root system. Sandy soils need to be watered more frequently than heavy clay soils.

Contrary to watering your lawn at night as most homeowners do, doing so earlier in the morning is recommended as that time of the day is usually the coolest, thus minimising evaporation. Watering your lawn earlier in the morning also gives it the advantage of capitalising on the morning sun to conduct photosynthesis, further strengthening it. Watering your lawn at night could also lead to waterlogging, creating a breeding ground for lawn diseases.

Always make sure you empty your hose as soon as you are done watering. Leaving it with water in the hot summer sun is harmful to your hose, but the water could get too hot that it scolds the grass blades.

2. Prevent water run-off

Should you see water trickling off the lawn and onto your path or gutter, this is a sign that you are watering your lawn too heavily or that the soil is saturated. Water steadily and slowly, and as soon as you notice run-offs, move the sprinkler to a different area.

3. Fertilising

Are you stranded on how to keep the grass green in hot weather? Fertilising your lawn during the summer ensures it has all the nutrients to stay nourished. Nevertheless, be careful not to leave the clippings where the lawn is too thick, as it could lead to the formation of moulds, especially as you are still watering it. Rake up the clippings, mow over them again to make them finer, and spread them over your lawn.

4. Deal with the weeds

Taking care of the weeds as soon as they appear on your lawn is better and more effective than spraying it all with a weed killer. You can do this by pulling them manually or using a weeding fork. Besides, pulling out weeds as soon as they germinate requires minimal effort than pulling out already established plants. The use of a herbicide should be the last resort.

5. Mowing the grass

Once you begin mowing, allow the grass to grow longer than normal to prevent putting too much stress on your lawn. You can achieve this by adjusting the mower blade to a higher level. While the mowing schedule usually is twice per week, you can push this to at least once a week to maintain its height at 2 or 3 centimetres. Should you notice that the soil is becoming too exposed or that the soil is drying out more quickly, you can let it grow out for a while longer before mowing or watering it more frequently.

6. Take care of the summer lawn pests

Do you often wonder how to make your grass greener and thicker during the summer? Insects such as chafer grubs and leather jackets are the most common cause of bald patches on your lawn during the summer. If you notice that birds are pecking at your lawn or that the soil is raised and looks ploughed, this is a telltale sign that your lawn is pest infested.
The simplest and most cost-effective way of taking care of pests is buying nematodes, which are tiny and whose natural habitat is the soil. Increasing the population of nematodes enables you to eliminate pests within your lawn without necessarily adding chemicals. Simply follow the instructions on the package and reseed your lawn where necessary.

7. Aerate your lawn

Your lawn needs air as much as it needs water. The cheapest and easiest way to do this is to shove a garden fork into your lawn at 15-centimetre intervals throughout the lawn. If your lawn is too large, you might consider hiring a machine. A well-aerated lawn will absorb water more efficiently rather than letting it puddle or run off.

8. Repairing summer damage on your lawn

In the hot summer, your lawn is susceptible to drying out quickly, becoming discoloured, and developing bald patches. You can fix this by replacing the turf or by overseeding it. You can either cut a section of turf from an area that will not be missed or buy Sir Walter Buffalo turf online. With a spade, cut the dead section, lift it, and rake the soil beneath. Cut the turf to fit the area perfectly. Press the new turf and make sure the edges meet precisely. Once the turf is securely in place, water it using a watering can. Turf Tablets are an ideal way to repair small turf patches.
Like other plants in your garden, your lawn behaves differently each season. Understanding your lawn and learning the simple habits and tricks that will make it flourish and maintain it all year round. Anco Turf is a reliable supplier of Sir Walter Buffalo turf. For more information, get in touch with us today at 1800 010 110.

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