How to maintain your lawn in summer

4 intensive care for lawns in hot weather

In summer it is advisable to mow our lawn every week, adjusting the height of the mower to a desired level, being recommended a little lower than what is used during the winter season. In this way, the deteriorated plants, dry leaves and yellow tips of the lawn are eliminated. Most lawn mowers have a wheel adjustment system that will make this task easier for you. You must take into account that if the lawn is newly planted, the first cut must be made with scissors so as not to pull the plant up by the roots.

In order for the cutting to be effective, both the grass and the soil must be dry. It is advisable to prune in the cool hours of the day, avoiding the period between midday and five o'clock in the afternoon. Given that in summer watering must be more constant, it is preferable to water in the afternoon and the next morning to proceed to cut the grass. Before mowing, remove branches, stones and any dirt that may damage the mower. Remember never to use an electric mower on a lawn that is still wet.

Try to follow a certain mowing pattern to be as effective as possible. This can be in straight lines back and forth, or a pattern that follows the perimeter of your garden.

Always keep in mind that you must push the mower and never pull it towards you, as you could catch the cable in case it is electric, or hit your foot. When you reach the outside areas, we recommend that you use a specific tool for cutting edges. The next cut you make, vary the direction of mowing so that the grass does not get used to it.

Keep in mind that, although watering should be more intense during the summer season, you should not flood the lawn because you could damage it or enhance the growth of some fungi. If you are going on vacation, try to leave it well cut and the watering programmed so that it does not spoil during your absence.