Don't get overheated!

We've reached the hottest part of the summer, but you've still got plenty of yard work to do. Check out our short video for tips on how to beat the heat while keeping your yard green.

Tip

Soak a bandana in ice water and wrap it around the back of your neck. It will keep you cool and help protect you from the sun.

Get Out Your Green Thumb: It's Summertime

The sun is shining, the grass is growing and all of the neighbors are keeping an eye on your lawn. Don't be the talk of the neighborhood for the wrong reasons! Check out these helpful tips to keep the grass greener on your side of the fence.

Trim Away

Trimming keeps all of your edges and pathways neat and tidy. Trim before you mow for less cleanup, letting the mower chop up your trimmings to reduce the need for raking.

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Mow Every Week

• Mow your lawn at least once a week but avoid cutting it too short. During the summertime, your lawn is susceptible to damage from high temperatures, so adjust your mower height to allow the grass to grow longer.

• Has it rained? Wait a day to cut the grass. Mowing a wet lawn leads to clogs in the mower deck and an uneven cut.

• Don't mow the same pattern every week. Switch it up to avoid the risk of compacting the soil and creating ruts.

• Keep mower blades sharp for the best cut.

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Tip

Try Grasscycling. Just leave your clippings on your lawn. Saves you the trouble of bagging and provides up to 25% of needed lawn fertilization.

Tackle the Weeds

Prevention is the key. Mowing high and watering well goes a long way to keep the weeds at bay. If you need a little extra help, apply a weed killer product with a sprayer. Use a small pressure sprayer for spot treating or a 1 to 2-gallon tank sprayer for weed patches.

Tip

To keep the weeds out of your flower beds, smother them with mulch! Wood chips, bark nuggets and pine straw ensure that weeds do not get to see the light.

Don't Park on the Grass

Parking on the grass compacts the soil and creates ruts, leaving bald patches where the grass is unable to grow back. If this is a problem you already have, use a tiller to loosen the soil, scatter your grass seed and fertilize.

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Clean Up After Fido

Encourage your dog to use the bathroom in a specific area to prevent damage to the whole lawn. If he's not getting the hint, make sure to hose down his favorite potty areas to prevent urine spots on the grass.

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