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When heatwaves arrive, gardens suffer, and turf is particularly vulnerable. With high temperatures and no humidity, it’s essential to take steps to ensure your lawn is properly maintained.
In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to maintain your lawn during the heatwave and help you keep it in good condition.
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Understanding heatwaves and their effects on lawns
When the summer heat sets in, gardeners are faced with a challenge: how to ensure that their lawns stay in good condition despite the heatwave?
Intense sunlight reduces soil moisture, which can have a detrimental effect on lawn quality and color. The dryness caused by a heatwave can even kill off the bacteria your lawn needs to function properly.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to limit the damage caused by heat.
Ensure adequate watering
During heatwaves, regular watering is essential to keep your lawn in good condition. Indeed, heat and lack of humidity can kill it if you don’t take care to protect it.
It’s important to keep your lawn sufficiently wet, without over-saturating the soil. The best solution is to water the lawn repeatedly and gently so that the water gradually seeps into the soil.
You can also use a watering timer to ensure that your lawn receives the hydration it needs for healthy, harmonious growth.
Avoid weeds and mowing
Weeds are a threat to your lawn. They grow faster than grass and absorb light and water from the soil, preventing your lawn from developing. Adequate watering is therefore essential to prevent weeds from taking hold.
It’s also advisable to mow the lawn regularly, especially in summer when the weather is hot and dry. However, mowing should always be carried out in moderation, as excessive mowing can damage the lawn, weakening it and exposing it to the risk of drought. To ensure that your lawn stays healthy, take care to :
- Mow correctly
- Pull weeds
- Fertilize properly
- Choose appropriate maintenance products
By taking these steps, you’ll be able to maintain a beautiful lawn throughout the heatwave.
Use specific maintenance products
In summer, the use of specific maintenance products is necessary to maintain a healthy lawn. Indeed, high temperatures and lack of water can affect grass growth and contribute to weed formation.
Fertilizers adapted to your type of grass can help nourish the soil and accelerate grass growth. They are available in liquid or granulated form.
Fertilizers are designed to nourish the soil and help turf resist high temperatures and drought. In addition, it is advisable to use an insecticide suited to your type of lawn to combat parasites and weeds.
Finally, regular use of pesticides can prevent the appearance of harmful parasites.
Maintaining your lawn during heatwaves is no easy task. It’s important to cut the grass regularly to prevent it drying out.
It is also necessary to water the lawn sparingly to avoid wasting water, but in sufficient quantities to keep the soil moist and fresh. Finally, we recommend covering the lawn with mulch to preserve moisture and avoid excessive water stress.
With these few tips, you’ll be able to maintain your lawn during the hottest months of the year.
