Watering Practices:

Water lawns deeply and infrequently, applying about 1 to 1 1/2 inches per application to help produce deep rooted turf.

Frequent light sprinkling has the opposite effect on the grass roots. Light water applications encourage the germination and growth of shallow-rooted species such as crabgrass and creeping bentgrass.

Do not allow lawns to turn brown and then water them back to a green condition, as this depletes energy reserves and stresses the plant.

Keep a newly seeded lawn moist, but not soaked, during the germination process. Too much water can cause a poor germination process. As the new lawn grows, reduce the frequency of watering and increase the amount. After four to six weeks, treat the new lawn as an established.

Lawn Mowing Tips:

Prehaps the single most improtant way to prepare
lawns for hot weather is to mow higher. Mow at
heights around 3 to 4 inches. If in doubt, set the
mower as high as it will go. Grass maintained at a
higher height of cut usually develops deeper roots
and dries out slower than closely mowed turf.

Keep your mower’s blade sharp, which means
having it sharpened several times during the
mowing season. Keep several blades around so
you’ll always have a sharp one on hand.

Mow your lawn in a different direction with each
mowing. Altering the direction ensures a more
even cut since grass blades will grow more erect
and less likely to develop into a set pattern.