After a long winter stuck indoors, most homeowners are anxious to get back into the swing of outdoor living. However, what we envision and obtaining those goals can sometimes be two very different things. At Turf Rangers, our team is here to help you get back into the groove of summer days and nights with the ultimate lawn care service in Manchester and surrounding areas. 

Here, we are looking at a few of the most common elements responsible for unsightly summer lawns, and what you can do about it.

 

Understanding the stress factors.

One of the best starting points to reduce the stress of lawn care is understanding the stress factors. There are three primary touchpoints during New England summers: heat, drought, and foot traffic. All of these factors are unavoidable for the most part, so here is what you can do to reduce the adverse effects.

 

Heat and Drought

Let’s face it; there is absolutely nothing you can do to control the summertime temperatures. Instead, homeowners should focus on providing their lawns with the counterpart required to offset extreme heat. One of the best ways – water. 

 

Hand in hand with our second topic, drought, watering your lawn is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lawn during the summer.. That said, knowing when and how much to water becomes the focus. Contrary to popular belief, watering your lawn during the hottest time of the day causes more damage than good. Instead, set your timers to the early hours of the day before the sun reaches its peak. Generally, between 6 am and 10 am are the recommended times to allow the best absorption rates with minimal burning. Watering during the afternoon hours often burns the lawn surface. Overwatering allows water to rest on the surface during the evening hours, encouraging disease and mold growth.

 

Foot Traffic

Another tricky situation during the outside season surfaces around the amount of foot traffic on your lawn. This is tricky because most people love getting outdoors after a long, cold winter season! Don’t get us wrong; we are not saying that you shouldn’t walk on your lawn – just that you should limit the amount of traffic in particular areas.

Walking on a well-maintained and watered lawn typically is okay. However, walking on a dry lawn can damage and leave behind bald spots, ultimately creating more work and stress for the homeowner.

 

 

Lawn Care Services with Turf Rangers

When it comes to obtaining the ultimate, lush, and perfectly groomed lawn during the summer season, sometimes life calls for the help of professionals. At Turf Rangers, our team proudly provides the lawn care services and knowledge needed to ensure your outdoor season is stress-free and well maintained!

Intrigued? Tired of slaving endless hours to achieve the perfect lawn? If so, give us a call at 603.809.1037 to learn more about our programs and offerings!

 

We look forward to making your season one of the easiest, most enjoyable seasons!