Restore Your Lush, Green Lawn

Extensive drought takes its toll on many landscape plantings and impacts your lawn. The shortage of rainfall further stresses lawns that are already attempting to recover from the effects of a drought. For example, damage caused by two consecutive drought summers will continue to show its effects this year. You will probably notice that portions of your lawn are particularly thin and areas where all of the grass perished from the extreme heat.

The soil below your lawn may also be suffering from compaction and an unfavorable pH level. These conditions increase the chances of weeds and crabgrass growing in the open spaces of your lawn.

AIR
In order to help your lawn combat the effects of drought, SavaLawn recommends core aeration this spring. Core aeration will give your lawn some breathing room by allowing air, water and nutrients to enter the soil and alleviate soil compaction.

SEED
In late August, if any thin areas still exist, you should core aerate again and follow-up by overseeding and/or sliceseeding the thin areas! Be sure to select grass types that include a mixture of Kentucky bluegrass and ryegrass, which have varieties more resistant to disease and are adapted to the varying conditions of your landscape.

WATER
You will also want to adopt a program of watering early in the morning. This reduces evaporation and the potential for disease development, which increases when the grass is wet all night long.

FERTILIZATION
To further assist your new and existing turf, SavaLawn recommends the application of slow release and balanced fertilizers throughout the year. Fertilization will provide the appropriate nutrients grass plants need to improve root development and thicken your lawn, enabling it to compete with the weeds and crabgrass.

So what expectations do you have for your lawn this year? If your answer is to have a great looking lawn, you're not alone. A lush, thick, green lawn will accentuate the other plantings on your landscape, and increase the real estate value of your home. Implementing these measures will help your lawn recover from the effects of drought and restore its beauty.

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