Ohio summers are pretty tough on lawns. Thermostats regularly hit the high eighties and nineties, and there is not much rain to keep that perfect, green lawn. It can be quite a challenge to get one in the first place. But, the correct ways of caring for your lawn, and you can have your Ohio property thriving all summer long. We specialize in innovative lawn care strategies at Quality YHM that allow your grass to stay brightly colored all season long.
Perhaps the biggest friend in the survival of your lawn through the summer heat is proper watering. Try to get your grass 1-1.5 inches per week and issues any checks for the existence of rainfall. This will create deep roots, and it will survive a usual summer drought. The best time to water is in the morning, between 6 and 10 AM. This makes sure the moisture gets time to get absorbed by the soil before the midday sun evaporates most of it. One should, however, not water late in the evening as this may create some level of humidity that would greatly support fungal growth on your lawn. The simplest way to know when to water is when stepping on the grass leaves a footprint or if the edge of the grass leaves starts bending.
Why Grass Height When You Cut It Matters
In the summer, raise your mower blade to 3-4 inches. Longer grass provides some shade to the soil, reducing water evaporation and discouraging weed germination; it also helps encourage a deeper root system in your grass for improved drought tolerance. Remember to never cut off more than one-third of the grass blade at one time, and keep those mower blades sharp. Dull blades tear the grass instead of cutting it, resulting in brown tips on your grass and increased vulnerability to disease and pests.
Tips for Fertilizing in the Summer
In Central Ohio when heavy summer heat and clay soil are so typical, the fertilization timing has to be done with caution. I recommend an early summer feeding with a low-nitrogen, slow release type fertilizer to reduce the chance of burning already stressed grass. We offer professional grade fertilizers made specifically for Ohio’s unique soil and climate at Quality YHM in order to achieve optimum growth. Do not feed heavily during the hottest months, which in most cases is around July and August unless you have a special summer mix. You must, therefore, concentrate more on fertilization during the fall to have well-growing grass that flourishes when the temperature moderates.
Expert Advantage
Keeping a beautiful lawn in Central Ohio has unique challenges. From Clay soil compaction to regional pests such as grubs, and chinch bugs. More personalized fertilization programs and expert pest control to aeration services have always gone beyond the average DIY effort. Let Quality YHM handle your lawn while you enjoy summer at Contacting you for a complete lawn evaluation and a personalized plan to keep your grass healthy, lush, and beautifully green all through the hottest months of the year.
