Summer Lawn Maintenance

Many popular summertime activities involve relaxing and entertaining outdoors. Most homeowners strive to maintain a lush, green lawn that is perfect for enjoying while barbecuing, enjoying a picnic, or simply relaxing in the summer sun. In Texas, unfortunately, the high heat and general lack of moisture present specific problems for people trying to maintain a healthy lawn.

In order to keep your lawn healthy and looking good, it is important to uphold a regular maintenance schedule and make sure not to neglect your lawn during the hot summer months. For more information about homes in Austin, contact an experienced realtor at the Carvajal Group at 512-419-7770 today.

Maintaining Your Lawn

The following are some tried-and-true methods for proper lawn care:

• Water your lawn on a regular basis. Be sure not to overdo it, and pay attention to water-use regulations, but make sure your lawn gets enough water during the summer months.
• Be careful when applying fertilizer. Fertilizer can be very helpful when maintaining a healthy lawn, but applying the wrong type or too much fertilizer can cause more damage than good.
• Watch for weeds. Spend some time removing weeds and other harmful plants from your lawn and garden to maintain a healthy-looking yard.
• Avoid damaging activities. Slip N’ Slides, trampolines, and other recreational activities may cause damage to your lawn.
• Watch your mowing height. Cutting the grass too low during the summer can cause the lawn to dry out and the grass to die. Make sure to set your mower to a high setting to avoid over-trimming.

By following these simple steps, you can make sure your lawn is healthy and lush during the hotTexas summer.

Contact Us

For more information about buying or renting a home in Austin, contact the real estate professionals of the Carvajal Group at 512-419-7770.