Wats the best way 2 stop your lawns from going yellow during the summer months?

Answer 1

water it?

Answer 2

Geri H is right, the best time to water is before 10 a.m. This allows the water to reach down to/beyond the roots. Water deeply (2-3 hours) ONCE per week. More frequent/shallow water discourages the grass from developing its roots ... deep watering encourages root growth. Watering in the evening is a bad idea because this encourages fungal/mold/mildew growth, which is not good.

You should also consider getting a soil pH test kit ... many clay-heavy soils tend toward acidity and this stresses the grass ... making it turn yellow at the slightest hint of drought. The kits are fairly inexpensive and are usually available from your state university's Cooperative Extension Service.

Make sure the lawn is fed well in late fall with a "winterizer" type formulation, this helps it get through the cold months. A good pre-emergent weed preventive/fertilizer in Spring should be the only other fertilization you need for the year.

If you have a thatch-prone type of grass then raking out the thatch will give the roots a chance to get some oxygen and will help the lawn stay green.

When you mow, follow recommendations for your type of grass. I know the tall fescue I have should be mowed to a height of 3", and no more than 1/3 of the blade should be removed when mowed.

In fall, consider renting an aerator or paying a lawn service to do it ... this pulls plugs of turf out to enable deep aeration.

There are many factors that contribute to a thriving lawn. These are some of the main factors.

Answer 3

There are three things in the summer that make your lawn turn yellow. Too much heat, not enough water and too much fertilizer. Don't put on fertilizer after the middle of June until September. Water your grass regularly. Preferably every day. Water will overcome the heat problem, but be sure to water early in the morning or in the evening - not in the heat of the day.

Another thing you can do is let your grass grow longer before you mow it. The grass will actually shade itself a little and resist yellowing.

Personally I just let it get yellow. Water costs too much.

Answer 4

A lot depends on the type of grass and where you live. If you have blue grass it is made of three quarters water. Therefore, it needs at least an inch of water a week. Don't fertilize it in the summer or it will just burn up.
The best time to water is early morning, not in the heat of the day, that can scorth it, and not at night. If the night cools off too much a fungus can develop.
Try incorporating some perrenial flower gardens in your yard so you don't have too big of a water bill, or too much lawn to maintain.

Answer 5

Depends on where you live. Here in Illinois, most of us have what is referred to as "cool season grass", which means it grows and flourishes during the cool seasons (spring and fall) and goes dormant during the extremes (winter and summer). The only thing you can do is irrigate it regularly and mow it taller during the hot months. It's a natural occurance for the grass to "rest" (turn yellow) when it's hot, it simply cannot keep up when the temps soar. There is such a thing as "warm season grass", like Bermuda and Zoysia...they stay green during the hot months, and they require very little mowing. The drawback is they are the last to green up in the spring and the first to go brown in the fall. Seems like we are destined to have lawns that are brown for at least half the year no matter what.

Answer 6

Make sure to water every day either early am or late evening, in the heat of the sun water will actually burn your grass that is why you do it early or late. Make sure it is a long slow watering so it is absorbed like a rain will do. only mow your lawn when it really needs it when the temp is high. The taller the grass is the better because it shades the roots.

Answer 7

Proper lawn maintenance should fix the problem. If your lawn is still yellow, then you may have a disease or some bugs. Go through all the steps to remedy your lawn of those problems. Then, Walah, green lawn again.

Answer 8

Depends on the grass....Down here, we have Bermuda and St. Augustine. Yellowing of these grasses tends to mean iron deficiency (which comes in fertilizers) or just a nutrient issue, which can usually be addressed with a summer fertilizer. All over brown grass/wilted grass means not enough water. Check with your local independent nursery. They will be able to tell you what is wrong and what to do about it.

Answer 9

Cut it in the hours when the sun does not hit it and then water with some lawn feed

Answer 10

You should water your lawn late in the evening or early in the morning.. use a natural fertilizer check your blades on the mower keep them sharp. you might want to check how much you are cutting at one shot. If you cut to short you will destroy the look. try picking up the clippings every other cut.

Answer 11

Aerate your lawn..fertilize with a good lawn fertilizer and water..if you can't water that much, try and recycle water if you can, i know thats hard to do..hope this helps!