Summer Lawn Care: Beat the Heat and Keep It Green

Summer stress turns lawns brown—but not yours. Follow these rules.

Water Deep, Early, Infrequently

Morning only. ¾–1 inch weekly. Clay soil? Cycle soak. Sandy? More frequent, less volume.

Fertilize Slow, Not Fast

Quick-release burns in heat. Use slow-release organic. Apply early morning, water in.

Mow High, Mow Less

Never remove >1/3 blade height. Taller grass shades soil, retains moisture. Skip mowing in extreme heat.

Weed Relentlessly

Weeds steal water and nutrients. Hand-pull or spot-treat. Healthy grass outcompetes most invaders.

Consistency beats heroics. Your lawn will thank you.