Phoenix, Arizona is consistently ranked as the hottest city in the United States, with more than 100 days out of the year reaching temperatures above 99 degrees Fahrenheit. With the hot summer months upon us, it's important for you to take care of your lawn, unless you want a nice dirt lot come fall.
To help you out, we've put together this summer lawn care checklist!
Perennials typically grow well in the sun as well as a few others. Check out our article on the top 5 southwest plants with the prettiest blooms for more ideas on what to plant in your yard.
These pests feed on your grass roots. Check for grubs by pulling back a small section of the sod. Look for the small, white little grub worms. If you see more than a handful of them per square foot, you need to treat your lawn with pesticide.
Cut your grass too short and you risk burnout, especially in the hot, arid Arizona climate.
Grass grows pretty fast in the summer, so you'll want to be sure your mowing often and not taking off more than 1/3 of the blade each time you mow.
Weeds are tough, and some may have survived past your spring lawn herbicide treatment. Get out your garden fork and just pull out any remaining weed in your lawn.
This promotes deep root growth.
If you notice these creepy bugs in your yard, it's best to manage the problem by spraying them with scorpion killer. Wait until it's dark when they are most active, use a black light to find them, and spray them thoroughly to get rid of the problem.
Fall gardening starts in the summer, at least the prep work. Start buying your favorite fall plants in the summer for use in the fall. For more, see our article on 5 plants and trees that grow well in the fall as well as our article on how to prepare for fall vegetable gardening.
As a final tip, make sure you are keeping your family safe this summer. Install pool fences if you have small children or pets who can't swim. Keep herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides out of children's reach.
Follow this summer lawn care checklist and you'll have the best yard on the block!
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