It’s that time of year again! The days have gotten longer and the weather is warming up. You may be tempted to put away your lawn mower for the season as we roll around the corner into fall, but don’t stop here!
Mantenere il tuo giardino in perfette condizioni richiede un piccolo sforzo, ma ti eviterà di dover affrontare un'erba troppo cresciuta in autunno. Ci sono molti modi per assicurarti che il tuo prato riceva i nutrienti di cui ha bisogno e rimanga rigoglioso durante il caldo estivo.
From watering often to fertilizing, there’s something that even the most novice homeowner can do to improve their lawn this summer! Read on for some tips to help you keep your yard looking great all summer long.
Consigli per la cura del prato estivo: un prato sano e verde
1. Cut the Grass to 3”
It’s no secret (if you’re the one mowing your lawn each week) that longer grass is harder to cut, right? However, cutting it down to the bottom of the blade isn’t a good idea either. In fact, when you cut your grass too short, it can put a strain on it while also leaving very little surface area for photosynthesis to occur.
So, our top summer lawn tip this year is to ensure that you’re leaving it to about 3” long. Some even recommend letting it grow to 3.5” (o il più a lungo possibile senza che il prato si trasformi in un'infestazione).
2. Tagliare l'erba al mattino
Mowing in the morning during the summer is easier on you as it’s one of the coolest times of the day. However, it’s also pretty beneficial to your lawn as well. Between 6 to 10 am is a great time as the sun will likely already be rising yet the heat won’t be overwhelming.
The key is to mow after the dew has dried up and before temperatures start to really go up. This means that by the time you’re finished mowing, your summer lawn will have time to recover from the damage that mowing causes before the heat stresses it even further.
3. Utilizzare prodotti contro le erbacce per controllarle
Sebbene la maggior parte dei consigli per la cura del prato in estate suggerisca di iniziare a prepararsi per l'estate all'inizio della primavera, il controllo delle erbacce è un'attività che si può rimandare a fine estate (anche se bisogna fare attenzione alle aree infestate da erbacce che devono essere trattate durante tutto l'anno).
It’s best to work on controlling lawn weeds in the late summer as it helps prevent seed production that spurs the growth of new weeds the following spring. Find the right weed products for your type of grass and the weeds that grow in it.
Qui è una guida utile che spiega in modo più approfondito come utilizzare in modo efficace un erbicida post-emergente non selettivo, come il glifosato, per combattere la crescita annuale delle erbacce.
4. Sbarazzarsi immediatamente delle piante morte e malate
This summer lawn care tip goes hand in hand with the one above. When you notice weeds during the summer, it’s best to attack them as soon as possible. Letting them spread can make it more difficult to get rid of them (but still be sure to take preventative measures come the end of the season).
Con l'arrivo della primavera, assicuratevi di eliminare foglie, rami e piante morte che impediscono all'erba sottostante di ricevere l'aria e la luce solare di cui ha bisogno per crescere correttamente.
Quindi, durante i mesi estivi, quando l'erba dovrebbe essere rigogliosa, assicuratevi di eliminare immediatamente eventuali piante morte o malate rimaste, che potrebbero diffondersi e danneggiare altre aree del prato.
5. Annaffiare spesso e concimare presto
How often should you water your lawn during the summer? Your lawn should be receiving a total of about 1 to 1.5” of water per week during the summer, whether that’s from natural rainfall or your own irrigation efforts.
During the summer, we recommend that you water every other day. This means that you should, depending on the amount of rainfall your area gets, plan accordingly. If it doesn’t rain for a week, for example, prepare to water about .25” to .3” four times a week. If you’re watering and your lawn doesn’t seem to be responding, look for leaks in your Tubaziones (which can possibly be repaired with an irrigation solvent cement) o testine degli irrigatori rotte.
As for fertilizing, it’s best to fertilize early on in the summer. A fertilizer like Scotts Turf Builder will slowly release nutrients over time, making it ideal for summer lawns that need constant nutrients throughout the season.
La cura del prato in estate è importante in autunno
You may be thinking that the warm weather will make your lawn care duties a little easier, but without proper water and upkeep, you’ll have a lot more to worry about come fall. Have you taken care of all these summer yard maintenance tasks?
Remember, it’s never too late in the season (or even early) to start caring for your lawn so it can thrive when winter hits.
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