Tips for Your Garden
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By Susan Hamilton
This month's gardening tip is on care for your summer lawn. To ensure a lush, green lawn through the summer, be sure to raise your mowing height to 2 1/2" to 3". The taller the leaf blade you maintain, the deeper the roots will grow, allowing your lawn to withstand heat and drought better. A taller lawn is also more resistant to weed infestation. Also, make sure your lawn receives between 1/2" to 1" of water per week. If we don't get rain, apply this much water to keep your lawn stress-free and vigorous. July and August are the two most stressful months for our lawns due to heat and drought. |