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Summer is the time of year when you want your yard looking its absolute best.  Cookouts, outdoor gatherings with friends, summer birthday parties all are more enjoyable on a lush, green lawn. But the summer heat can create an added challenge to keeping the yard healthy and vibrant. Knowing 3 simple tips to keep your yard looking amazing will give you the knowledge you need to maintain your lawn’s appearance all summer long.

Proper watering

We all know watering your lawn is key to having  full, green turf underfoot. But there are a few mistakes people make when it comes to watering their grass in the summer. Being aware that heat from the sun may be blasting down on your water hose may have a devastating effect. This makes for near boiling water to stream out of the hose when first turned on. You can unknowingly burn your grass, leaving it looking brown and patchy. Let the water run out into a mulched bed or into a less noticeable location in your yard. Be sure to fully drain the water hose after watering your lawn and remove the hose from direct sunlight so you do not have hot water the next time you water your lawn.

Soak your lawn during periods of drought so that the roots can grow deeper and the grass won’t stress out over the dry heat. Always water in the morning so the summer sun does not evaporate the water before it fully soaks into the ground, getting the most out of each watering.

Let it grow

Though the spring rains may have had you mowing every weekend to keep your lawn decently maintenced, you may want to adjust the height of your blade so that you are allowing the grass to be at least three inches long after each mowing. Shorter grass will dry out more easily and the roots will not go as deep. Leaving the lawn a little longer than usual will encourage the roots to find more water deeper in the soil.

Fertilize it

Just like humans can fight off illnesses and unhealthy stress if what they are putting into their bodies is nutritious, feeding your lawn can help it be its healthiest so normal stressors like high heat or periods of drought do not have as big of an impact. Feeding your lawn with a slow release fertilizer will help the lawn to grow thick and healthy. Weeds won’t be able to edge in and take over and your lawn will look like a million bucks.

Don’t just protect your lawn from the summer heat, help it thrive. If you want to pass the maintenance over to the professionals and you live in Fresno County, give The Experienced Gardener a call today. They can not only provide excellent lawn maintenance, but they can also treat your lawn for disease and pests that may wreak havoc on your beautiful, green yard.