May 29th

By Mutt Mulligan

Top Lawn Care Pitfalls To Avoid This Summer

As we gear up for summer lawn care season, here is  a look at some of the most common lawn care mistakes, and how to avoid them.

Avoid these common lawn care mistakes.

1. Choosing the wrong grass. As with any plant you choose, you need to make sure you select the right variety for the amount of shade/sun the area gets. Grass needs a lot of sunlight to thrive, so consider pruning your trees to increase the amount of sun your grass gets.

2. Cutting the grass too short. Mowing at a low level causes undo stress on the lawn, making it susceptible to weeds. The rule of thumb is to never cut more than a 1/3 of the grass blade during any given cutting.

3. Watering improperly. Overwatering drowns the roots of your grass, starving the plant of oxygen, which is vital to plant growth. It’s also bad for the environment, wasting a precious natural resource. Established lawns don’t dry out in drought; they simply go dormant. It’s best to water your yard thoroughly, but infrequently.