As the sun burns down in the dog days, your lawn may turn a crisp, brown color. The heat is unbearable, and your first instinct may be to saturate it with water, turn on the sprinklers, and watch rainbows dance. But beware! You could be tempted by the siren song of summer to neglect your lawn.
Are you accidentally turning your lawn into a golden Sahara? Let’s find out the one mistake that leaves lawns parched, undernourished and downright unhappy.
Craig Elworthy, the wise sod man from Lawnbright sheds light on an unfortunate occurrence: “The biggest mistake I see people making is irrigation.” The very thing we do to save our lawns can be their downfall. Overwatering is a sneaky saboteur that attacks the roots.
When you water your grass too much, you encourage it to keep its roots shallow and close to the surface. This grass will not go deep! It snuggles into the sprinkler like a child to a blanket of security. When the rains stop and the sprinkler goes on vacation, your grass will be left high and dry with nowhere to hide.
How deep should I dig to get water? Elworthy says that you should dig at least a third to a half inch per session. It’s not only about frequency, but also about growing roots as strong and deep as an old-growth tree.
Enter the smart irrigation systems, the knights of shining armor for your yard. These tools will listen to the whispers from the weather, slay dragons of evaporation and rule the kingdom with fair justice. These systems will help you to control the rising water bills, waste and wild spraying, which leaves your roses a red color but your grass green.
What is the time? Timing is crucial, especially when watering. Elworthy suggests a dawn raid, a pre-sunrise watering that will give your grass the nourishment it needs before the sun suckers it all back up again.
“But what happens if I fail? You might ask this question, staring at the lawn in defeat. Do not worry! There are options with open… paths for those who want to start over, say goodbye to the grass, and welcome alternatives.
“Your lawn is much more than a canvas to host summer barbecues. It’s a living testimony of your green thumb’s struggles and triumphs. “ Let’s turn the pages on summer’s mistakes, and paint a picture that will make your lawn the envy of your neighborhood. Subscribe to our journey towards greener pastures. Every drop of wisdom will help your lawn bask the glory of summer and not be held by dehydration.
“A lawn is a reflection on its owner. Let it be lush and proud. And for the love of green let’s keep this lawn alive! “ Join us to nurture not only lawns, but also a lifestyle that thrives in harmony with nature.