The hot summer sun and periods without enough rain can cause your lawn to become scorched and brown. If your community places restrictions on water usage, this can also increase the chances of your lawn getting scorched.
New sod is more likely to become damaged from the sun, especially if it is not watered frequently enough. Watering is necessary to establish the underground root system.
A lawn can also become scorched if pesticides or fertilizers are used improperly. You should not use a lot of fertilizer or weed killer because they kill the microbes that are beneficial to the grass. Read the directions carefully and make sure to apply the product at the right time of year. Some products will burn your lawn if they are used in the summer.
The easiest way to prevent a scorched lawn is to make sure it gets enough water. Make sure you water the grass deeply. The water should sink in at least six inches. If you only do shallow watering, the roots will come closer to the surface. Since they will be more exposed, they will be more likely to be damaged by extreme heat.
If your lawn is already scorched, giving it plenty of water may allow you to restore it to a healthy green state.
Another way to restore your lawn to health is to add sugar to the grass. This can benefit the microbes in the soil and help the grass grow. Use one pound of sugar for every 300 square feet of lawn.
If the summer sun has killed spots on your lawn, you can fill them in with fresh sod. This will cost much less than re-seeding your entire lawn. You can also use grass seed, but your lawn may have a patchy look. If there is major sun damage to your grass, you may need to re-sod or re-seed your entire lawn. If you do this, it is important to take care of the new grass to prevent it from getting scorched again.
If your lawn has been damaged by fertilizer or weed killer, one solution is to add activated charcoal to your lawn. This can detoxify the grass and reverse the effects of fertilizer and weed killer. If the damage is too severe, you may need to re-seed or re-sod the lawn.
Watering your lawn frequently is the best way to prevent scorching in the summer. A sprinkler system can help you make sure your grass gets the right amount of water consistently. Sprinkler System Store offers a variety of sprinklers made by leading manufacturers that can help you get a healthy green lawn. Look through our selection and order a sprinkler system today.
