Beat the heat! 5 lawn hacks to save your yard from a summer meltdown

Do not let the summer heat ruin your lawn. While warm-season grasses like zoysia grass are built to thrive in the heat, the cool-season grasses get harmed when temperatures rise, but you can keep your lawn green with the right care, as per a report.

Here are five simple lawn hacks that will help your grass survive the summer heat, as per The Spruce report.

1. Pick the Right Grass Before You Even Plant

If your lawn’s gone brown and patchy in past summers, it might be time to rethink your grass choice, as per The Spruce report. Some types handle the heat better than others, for cooler regions, tall fescue is a top pick, it’s tougher in drought conditions and holds up better when temprature rises, according to the report.


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2. Clear Out That Thatch

The Spruce report explained that thatch is a layer of shoots, stems, and roots (both dead and alive) that forms in a lawn between the zone of green vegetation and the soil surface.

Too much of it chokes your lawn, blocking water from reaching the roots, as per the report. Stay ahead of it by raking hard in the fall or using a core aerator during cooler months, according The Spruce report. Keeping thatch in check makes it easier for water to soak in and helps your grass handle heat wave, as per The Spruce report.

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3. Water Deeply

Forget quick daily sprinkles, during a heatwave, your lawn needs about two inches of water per week, and it’s better to water deeply twice a week than lightly every day, as per The Spruce report. That way, the water reaches the roots where it’s actually needed, according to the report.

4. Time It Right: Water in the Morning

Watering between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. is your best bet, as per The Spruce report. It gives water time to seep in before the heat of the day causes it to evaporate, and it lets the grass blades dry out before nightfall, which helps prevent disease, according to the report.

5. Raise That Mower Blade

Cutting your lawn too short in the summer is a big no-no, as per the report. Let the grass grow to around 4.5 inches, then mow it down to about 3.5 inches, according to The Spruce report. Taller grass helps shade the soil, keeping it cooler and slowing down moisture loss and the clippings left on the lawn will serve as fertilizer, as per the report.

FAQs

When should I remove thatch?
Fall is ideal. You can rake vigorously or rent a core aerator to clear out thatch before it becomes a problem.

How much should I water my lawn during a heatwave?
Aim for about 2 inches per week, but go deep, twice a week instead of every day. This helps water reach the roots where it's needed most, as per the report.