Watering
Avoid frequent (daily) light watering as this leads to shallow root systems and promotes the spread of disease. Instead, water less often, but water deeply.
To conserve water, irrigate your lawn early in the morning, when the temperatures are cooler, and ensure that water is not running off into the driveway or sidewalk.
Mowing
Keep your mowing height high, 3’-4” through the summer. This encourages deep roots and helps shade the soil for improved heat and drought tolerance.
Fertilizers and Weed Control
Zoysia is a warm season grass and can be fertilized now with Merrifield Premium 26-0-12 Lawn Food.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue are cool season grasses. Growth of these lawns will slow and color will fade for the summer. Applying Fast Acting Iron will help keep it green without excessive growth.
Do not apply weed controls when temperatures are above 85 degrees F.
