Summer Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Lawn and Landscape

Summer Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Lawn and Landscape

Is your yard looking a little dry or in need of attention after Indiana’s warm weather? It’s summertime in Indiana, and this heat, dryness, and rapidly growing weeds make the most strenuous time of year on any lawn and landscape. Take advantage of these summer months and follow a simple landscape care guide to make your yard bloom!

Water the Right Way

Watering deeply a few times each week is much more effective than watering lightly every day. Deep watering encourages stronger root growth, making your lawn and plants more resistant to heat and drought. Early morning is the best time to water, as it minimizes evaporation and helps reduce the risk of disease.

Keep Grass a Little Taller During Summer

While mowing your grass very short looks great in the spring and even fall, do not leave your lawn “scalped.” This will not only create bare spots and make for an ideal growing environment for many weeds. As a general rule, never remove more than one-third of the grass blade during a single mowing.

Add or Replace mulch

Not only does a refreshing application of fresh mulch add curb appeal, but it will help retain moisture, provide coolness around your plants roots in the extreme heat of the summer and of course prevent the weeds you worked so hard to remove, from returning. If your mulch has thinned out or faded, adding a fresh layer can make a noticeable difference in both the health and appearance of your landscape beds.

Watch for Pests and Weeds

Summertime means prime time when it comes to landscape weeds and bugs. These critters and weeds could damage and ruin what took all spring to create, so you must stay vigilant. Regular inspections and timely treatments help keep your lawn and landscape healthy throughout the season.

Give New Plants Some Extra Care

Trees, shrubs, and perennials require extra hydration during their first summer in the ground as their root systems are being established. Follow the guidelines for your new plantings and ensure you maintain consistent watering. A little extra attention now will help ensure they thrive for years to come.

Think Ahead to Fall Landscaping

Summer is also a great time to begin planning fall lawn and landscape projects. Services like aeration, overseeding, new plant installations, and drainage improvements are most effective when scheduled early, before the busy fall season arrives.

Contact Holmes Lawn & Landscape Today

If you're looking for landscape maintenance, mulch, weed control, or plant services this summer, we can help. Holmes Lawn & Landscape provides quality landscape and yard work services that will keep your property looking and feeling healthy and beautiful throughout Indiana’s summer. For a free estimate for all of our lawn care services, call us today!