Astonishing Summer Lawn Care Tips

Summer is the most challenging time of the year for any lawn. Summer means extreme heat, wind and
dryness and everything that gets thrown at your yard. One can do nothing about the season, but you can
care for your lawns. At Clayfield, we understand green and provide an array of garden services like slashing
and weed removal, pruning, hedging and mulching, shrub moving and removing, lawn mowing services
and others in Mentone. We know that just like the garden plants, your lawn also behaves differently in
different seasons and therefore here are some tips by our experts to keep your lawn healthy this summer.

Watch out for the Weeds

Weeds are there for the whole year, and they even continue to thrive in harsh summer. Dandelion and cats-
ear have massive tap roots that help them survive droughts. Mowing too low and lack of nutrients can set
up situations for weed to take over. You need to take special care while using lawn weeding products as
many brands suggest avoiding its use in hot weather.

Water Wisely

Lawns can dry out very quickly in summer and therefore, it is recommended to get water-wise for your yard.
The best is to water early in the morning while it’s still a little cool. This helps the lawn to absorb the
maximum amount of water. Watering late can induce overnight humidity. This humidity can result in fungal
problems, and therefore, you must take proper care while watering your lawn.

Feed Your Lawn

Water is not the only thing that would be needed for your lawn to stay healthy. You need to use an
appropriate fertiliser solution that would ensure your lawn stays healthy and support both the grass and the
root systems. Some fertilisers need to be watered in straight after application, and therefore it is highly
recommended to check the instructions before you get started.

Mowing

Lawn mowing services also need special care in the hot weather. Your lawn growth usually slows down in
the dry climate due to stress. Our experts guide raising the cutting height of the mower to leave the grass
longer. This would provide shade and natural cooling to the roots and soil. You can also opt for mulch
mowing as it helps in insulating the soil and roots that reduce evaporation. Mowing early or late in the day
can reduce the incidence of the grass developing burned tips.

Different types of lawns behave peculiar depending on the climate and soil. It is, therefore, recommended
to seek professional assistance. At Clay Fields, we understand plants and soil. We assist you with all your
local lawn mowing needs in Mentone. To know more connect with us on 0408 959 822.