LAFAYETTE, La. - As summer temperatures soar, lawns can quickly fall victim to the heat and dry conditions. However, local landscaping expert Nick Landgrave of Landgrave Lawn & Landscaping has advice for homeowners looking to protect their yards without overspending.
“Every day is actually okay,” said Landgrave. “You don’t want to cut more than a third of your grass blade at a time.”
Landgrave is sharing his top tips for maintaining a healthy lawn during the summer months. His key focus areas are food, water, and disease management.
Tips for maintaining a healthy lawn this summer
Mowing:
- Mow your lawn every week (every 7 to 10 days).
- Avoid cutting more than a third of the grass blade at a time.
Fertilizing:
- Fertilize your lawn every 6 to 8 weeks to promote healthy growth.
Watering:
- Water your lawn weekly or every two weeks, depending on rainfall.
- A good rainstorm can provide sufficient moisture.
Disease Management:
- Monitor your grass for browning tips, which indicate it is drying out.
- Look for yellow patches, which may signal fungal diseases.
- Treat any disease promptly to prevent dead patches from developing.
Landgrave emphasized the importance of monitoring for signs of lawn disease. Homeowners should look out for browning tips, which indicate the grass is drying out. Yellow patches may suggest the presence of fungal diseases that require treatment. If left untreated, these issues can lead to dead patches in the yard.
The color of your lawn provides vital clues about its health. A lawn that is brown from the tips down is suffering from drought stress.
With proper care and attention, homeowners can keep their lawns healthy and vibrant, regardless of the sweltering heat. “It’ll make your yard look better, it makes your whole house look better, and then you can flex on your neighbor a little,” Landgrave quipped.
