The pale green and yellow grass that surrounds our area this week seems to be here a bit early this year, doesn't it? It's only June 6th and the grass is crispy. Sure it might look a little blah for a while, but mother nature will be back with the H2O soon.
In the meantime, here are some tips to decrease damage to your yard.
Mow High - If you must mow, in other words, if weeds or parts of your yard are growing high, cut higher than you normally would. When it’s not looking lush, it’s tempting to cut the grass short (out of sight, out of mind, right?) but less growth on top means less root growth, and deep roots are key to dealing with dry weather.
Sharpen Your Mower Blades - The sharper the blade, the cleaner the cut. The cleaner the cut, the less stress to your already stressed grass. If don't have the tools to sharpen your blades (most people don't!), head to Vassar Building Center or Vassar True Value.
Water Properly - If you choose to water your lawn, water daily in the early morning. This helps prepare the grass for the afternoon sun. If you choose not to water, no worries: your grass is designed to stop growing, turn brown, and become dormant as a natural protection method. Cool, huh?
Avoid Fertilizing - The grass looks lifeless, so a little fertilizer should do the trick, right? Nope. Fertilizer encourages grass to grow more, which means it’ll use up precious energy for above-ground growth.
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