5 Tips to Keep Your Lawn Green during Drought
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Keeping your lawn green during a drought can be challenging. The summers are long and hot, meaning that your grass will struggle to survive without frequent and ample maintenance. Keeping your lawn green isn’t impossible, but it requires special attention. Here are five tips to keep your lawn green during drought:
Water early and often.
First and most importantly, you will need to water your lawn often. Wait to water your lawn until you see the first signs of stress, such as wilting leaves or yellowing grass. If you don’t have a rainwater harvesting system or live in an arid or semi-arid climate, you’ll need to water your lawn twice weekly during a drought. You can also water your lawn more often if your soil is sandy.
Rotate your sprinklers
If you have an automated sprinkler system, try to avoid watering your lawn during the midday hours, when the sun is at its brightest and hottest. Watering your lawn early in the morning or evening will help your grass retain moisture. Also, rotate your sprinklers from week to week, alternating their locations. This will help prevent any part of your lawn from becoming too saturated or stressed if you see a part growing less than the rest; water that area for a longer period.
Stay on top of mowing and edging.
You’ll want to stay on top of mowing your lawn to keep your lawn green. If you have a long lawn, consider hiring someone to mow it. Keeping your lawn mowed at the recommended height will help keep weeds from growing. Keeping your lawn edged will also help keep weeds from growing. Edging your lawn involves using a special tool to cut a clean line along the edge of your lawn. It’s a bit more work, but it can make a big difference in keeping weeds out of your lawn.
Incorporate some shade
Incorporate shade into your lawn design if you have a very large lawn. Even a small patch of shade can make a big difference. If you don’t have a choice in the matter and your lawn has no shade, try to plant some trees nearby. Growing large shade trees can take years, so this isn’t the best option for instant relief.
Fertilize, fertilize, fertilize
If you’re feeling especially eager to keep your lawn green, you can also apply a heavy layer of fertilizer. Be careful, however, as too much fertilizer can kill your lawn. You can find fertilizer at any local gardening store. Check the fertilizer’s label to determine how much you should use and when to apply it. Follow the directions carefully, and always wear gloves when applying fertilizer.
Conclusion
It isn’t easy to keep your lawn green during a drought, but it is possible. These five tips will help you care for your lawn under stress. Remember, your lawn will be healthier and more beautiful once the drought has passed. If you need help sourcing lawn care products or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your local gardening store.
