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| Effects of the dry spell on a lawn |
You think you have stress? What about your lawn?
The sun beats down on it. People walk all over it. It's thirsty, and weeds want
to take over. Yes, it's rough out there in the yard. But you can take some easy
steps to help your lawn cope with the stresses of these dry months.
We’re into the dog days of the dry season, and
many people’s lawns are showing signs of stress. The weather may be great for
the beach, but the kind of hot, dry weather the island has experienced for the
last couple of weeks is hell on your lawn - It looks like this time of year
could bring another long drought season too.
Our Lawn and Garden Customer Sales Representative advises
property owners to follow practices that will allow their lawns to recover
naturally and, just as important, keep a bad situation from getting worse.
1.
Employ a responsible water usage program during the dry months:
The best way to beat the heat is by watering. As water demand increases in the dry season,
water supplies decrease, causing the water authority to put outdoor watering
restrictions into effect. Fortunately for most, those rules often allow early
morning watering, when it is cool to allow more water to soak into the ground
rather than evaporate. One inch of water per week keeps turf grass healthy.
Once you start to water don't stop.
2.
Do not cut grass too short:
One common mistake made by both homeowners and
commercial landscape maintenance companies is cutting a lawn too short. If a
lawn is cut too short, it reduces the plants’ ability to produce energy for
growth. To help your lawn survive dry conditions and stay healthy all year
round, Shakym advises raising your lawn mower to its highest setting and
leaving the cuttings on the lawn.
3.
Leave clippings on lawn:
Clippings are actually beneficial to the lawn, as
they act as a slow-release fertilizer for the plant as they decompose. They
also add moisture, and a mulching effect; however, break up clumps because they
will block the sun and heat as they decay, killing the under-lying grass.
4.
Year-round maintenance:
The best hope for drought-stricken lawns consists
in long-range care which includes proper
fertilization, watering, mowing, and pest control that all help to produce a
consistently healthy lawn that is best able to tolerate the dry season (and
other) stresses
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| Lawn and Garden Products |
For a wide range of products that will keep your lawn looking lush green pest free,
talk to Shakym at our Lawn and Garden Department or call us at 450 7247.
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