As we move towards the height of summer, the additional hours of sunshine and the occasional evening shower will create the perfect condition for your lawn to thrive. That’s good news, right? Well, yes, but if you don’t keep on top of your garden, it will become unkempt and unruly, which is the last thing you want to happen when you’re relaxing outdoors or hosting summer get-togethers on your property.
As such, you should make a list of lawn care activities to ensure your lawn doesn’t become overgrown and to make sure it is fully prepared for the chillier months ahead.
Here are our tips for August lawn care.
Continue to mow your lawn
Your cat will love the long grass on your lawn as it can make a perfect place for them to hide. But your neighbors, on the other hand, may be less than pleased if your garden is bringing down house prices in the area because of its jungle-like appearance!
So, don’t put your lawnmower away just yet. Mow your lawn using a long blade setting, especially if the weather is hot and dry, as the grass blades will provide your lawn with some cover from the scorching sun.
If August proves to be permanently wet and warm, your lawn will flourish, so mow your grass at regular intervals. Once a week might be enough but if the grass does grow quickly, you might need to give your lawn an extra trim.
For more advice, read our lawn mowing tips and get in touch with our experts at Mass Lawn Pros who will help you with your lawn care.
Get rid of any nasty weeds
Dealing with weeds is an essential part of lawn care. Not only do they look unsightly but they are also capable of disfiguring and killing any plants you are growing, thus undoing all of your hard work in the garden.
So, make sure you get on top of them before they cause long-lasting damage. Dig them up by the root using a hand trowel or a garden fork or use a homemade weed killer instead of a chemical alternative to both protect your lawn and any local wildlife.
Another way to suppress weeds is to keep on top of mulching. Biodegradable mulches, such as wood chippings, processed bark, and garden compost, will act as a natural weed barrier (create a 2-3 inch layer) and release nutrients into the soil to give your plants a better chance to flourish.
Our team of experts knows all there is to know about mulching so get in touch to ask us about the mulch installation services we provide.
Fertilize your lawn
Your grass is constantly growing and in need of the correct nutrients to ensure your lawn remains healthy.
In the summer months, you need to increase potassium and phosphorous to maintain your lawn’s health, while decreasing the amount of nitrogen that would otherwise force your lawn to grow too rapidly.
Lawn fertilizing can sometimes be a time-intensive job and it’s not always easy to get right. Don’t worry though, as with our lawn fertilization services, you can benefit from a healthy-looking garden with the help of our expert team. Get in touch with us if you would like to learn more.
Water your lawn
To maintain the health and lush green appearance of your lawn, it needs around 3-4cm of water each week during the warmer temperatures in August. If there is rain scheduled, you won’t need to turn on your water sprinklers or get the hose pipe out too often but if there is a dry spell in your area, you will need to do the watering yourself.
Be careful not to overwater your lawn as too much water can cause the soil to become saturated and soggy and the grass could suffocate. There is also the chance of disease and an increase in weeds if the lawn is overwatered, so if there is no rain, water your lawn twice a week at the recommended level we mentioned above.
To avoid sun scorch, the best time to water your lawn is in the morning to give the grass time to dry before the sun shines brighter and stronger later in the day.
Contact us today
The best way to care for your lawn in August is to hire the services of a professional. The team at Mass Lawn Pros can advise you on what you need to do to protect your lawn and we can do the hard work that is needed to keep your lawn looking fresh and healthy all year round.
To learn more, call us at (781) 835-8864 or use our contact form to get in touch with our team.
