Maintaining a beautiful yard is not always easy, especially if you have grass in your yard. During summer time in Las Vegas it can get very hot, which means your grass can suffer. The last thing that you want is to have your grass lose its color and start to die on you. There are some things that you can do in order to help maintain your grass during our very hot and dry summers.
DON’T CUT YOUR GRASS TOO SHORT
When the grass is cut too short your grass is not able to produce the energy for growth. If the grass is cut appropriately it will develop strong roots that are able to tolerate more stress.
FOLLOW THE 1/3 RULE
The 1/3 rule pertains to the height of your grass. It would be good to remember to not remove more than 1/3 of the grass height at a single time. By following this rule, your grass will be cooler.
TRY NOT TO OVER WATER
While many people believe that it is a good thing to water your grass every single day, or maybe even twice a day may not always be the best thing. You should keep in mind that it would be best to water deeply and infrequently. You would want the water to seep deep into the roots of the grass, but you do not want to overwater it. Only water the grass when it appears to be dry. This will not only help with the care of your grass, but it will also help to save you a little on your water bill.
KEEP THE BLADES SHARP
Make sure that when you mow your grass you are using sharp mower blades. When the grass is cut with sharp blades the grass will heal faster than if it were cut with a dull blade. Sharp grass blades will also help your grass to appear greener.
DON’T BAG GRASS CLIPPINGS
Grass clippings are actually beneficial to the lawn. They act as a slow-release fertilizer for the plant as they decompose. This will help the grass.
FERTILIZING AND CULTIVATION
During the summer it is not a good idea to fertilize your grass. Fertilizing will stimulate growth. This will take away energy from the grass and can cause more stress. During the hot summer days your grass is going to need all of the energy that it can get. You should also try to cultivate your lawn in the fall or spring when it is not as hot outside.
IMPORTANCE OF YEAR-ROUND HEALTH
If you can keep your grass healthy year round, then when it turns into summer your grass will have a better chance of surviving.
Maintaining your grass will be great for the overall health of your yard. It will also help to ensure that you can be proud of your yard. If you want good quality landscaping in Las Vegas, then Showcase Land Care can help to provide you with the type of yard that you want. Contact them today to get started.
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