Many summer lawn issues in Florence, OR, start in the spring. You need to address them as early as possible to summer-proof your lawn. A beautiful lawn not only adds to the property value. It has a soothing, welcoming appearance. It promotes serenity, keeps the air cooler, and absorbs noise. The grass filters the runoff water after rains, allowing cleaner water to go deeper and boost the groundwater reserves. Prevention and early detection are the easiest ways to stop summer pests, diseases, and deterrents to growth.

Eliminate pests and diseases before it’s too late.

You may not recognize the signs of some of these problems before it’s too late. Fairy rings, moss, crane flies, and chafer beetles are a few examples. Addressing these issues early can save a lawn and prevent many problems. Eradicating the problem is a start, but you must also address the issues that created the environment suitable for the diseases. Maintaining a healthy law is the best way to avoid many problems. Using the right amount of fertilizer, having adequate drainage, mowing regularly, and including soil amendments can keep your lawn healthy throughout the summer.

Ensuring proper drainage can summer-proof the lawn.

If your lawn has poor drainage, it can become waterlogged. That can lead to fungal diseases and suffocate the grasses’ roots. Besides the mess of pooling water, it causes your lawn to be unhealthy and unable to thrive. It affects curb appeal. Proper drainage can prevent muddy areas in your yard that can cause you to track mud into your interior, whether at a business or home.

Remove debris to give your lawn a fighting chance to survive.

Do you have a blanket of leaves from the fall still covering your lawn? Are you noticing signs of weeds invading the grass? You need to tackle problems like these before they kill the grass or crowd it out. Your lawn needs a welcoming place to thrive. Clearing debris, especially leaves, aerating the soil, appropriately fertilizing, overseeding bare spots, and providing a balanced environment will help your lawn grow. Maintaining a healthy lawn is the best way to summer-proof it.

• Removing dead branches and trimming trees can also help your lawn. A dead branch falling and gouging the earth below can create a blemish on the lawn that lasts a while. Prevent that before it occurs.
• Irrigation systems can help you maintain a beautiful lawn with little effort. They can protect the lawn from over or underwatering, conserve water by delivering it directly to the roots, and minimize runoff.
• Getting the best results from planting grass is all about timing. There are two times when planting will produce a lavish lawn for summer: mid-September to mid-October and mid-April to mid-May.
• Identifying fertilization needs and providing the right type and amount at the appropriate time helps summer-proof your lawn. We can help you with expert advice or a team that will handle everything for you.

For more information, contact us today at Mason Prociw Landscape