Is Your Summer Lawn Dehydrated? Here’s What You Can Do

Keeping your lawn green and weed-free can take a lot of time and effort. Here in Northwest Indiana, hot summers can quickly leave grass looking brown and dehydrated. Without proper precaution, it’s easy for an especially scorching season to ruin your hard work. Thankfully, there are still steps you can take to repair a dehydrated lawn. When tackling a dry lawn, it’s important to understand what could be causing the damage so that you attack the damage at the root.

If yard work isn’t your forte, or if you plan to be away for the season, hiring a professional landscaping company is also a great way to make sure that your grass stays green and fresh throughout the summer. Redbud Landscape Inc. offers expert grounds maintenance services for commercial businesses, and can even help homeowners coordinate installation of irrigation systems that make keeping your lawn watered a cinch. 

Dry and Dehydrated Lawns

According to the Utah State University, long periods of heat and drought can cause your grass to go dormant or even die. When temperatures cool in the fall, most grass will come back, though you may need to tend to dead patches. If the damage to the area in question is extensive, you may need to dig the patch up and replant with grass seed. 

To prevent damage in the first place, it’s important to keep your lawn watered (but not overwatered). Overwatering your lawn can leave it susceptible to big problems like pests or diseases. Additionally, you should avoid keeping your lawn too short and fertilize regularly to promote growth. 

Other Sources of Damage to Lawns

While drought is a very common cause of dry grass, there are other sources to consider before you begin to address the issue. Insects like grubs, or diseases that affect the grass itself, can both cause damage to your lawn. Dog urine can also be behind some of the brown patches that you are seeing in your backyard. 

Understanding the cause of your dry grass will allow you to find the best treatment for the scenario. For instance, there are numerous ways that you can tackle a grub infestation and stop the insects from eating away at the roots of your grass. To get rid of an infestation, you’ll likely wish to look for a commercially available chemical treatment. However, keeping your lawn healthy will also prevent damage by making the grass more resistant to the insects below the ground. A healthy lawn doesn’t just look great from the surface; it should also have deep root systems that make it more resistant to issues like grubs and drought. 

Contacting a Professional for Grounds Maintenance

While there are many steps you can take on your own to treat and prevent dry, damaged lawns, contacting a professional can take the stress and the guesswork out of having green grass all summer long. To learn more about how we can help, contact Redbud Landscape Inc. today.