My lawn is not lush green during the Summer

The majority of lawns grown in northern Virginia are fescue or bluegrass. Both of these grasses are considered cool season turf grasses. The ideal daytime temperatures for growing these grasses are between 60 – 75 degrees. During June through August our region experiences temperatures that are not favorable for cool season turf. You may notice areas of your lawn that do not receive afternoon sun will look better. Areas of the lawn experiencing sun all day will dry out faster and show more signs of summer stress. Often, you will notice that the grass along the eastern and northern side of the house looks better than the grass exposed to the intense sun all day. We apply potassium to our lawns to better survive the summer months and yield a quicker recovery. Watering is another issue. Our web page has watering instructions for maintaining a healthy lawn appearance; however, for those who do not water it typically does not mean your lawn will die. Cool season turf is hardy and will bounce back in the autumn months. If you think about that picnic on a hot summer day, when you get hot what’s the first thing you want to do? Get in the shade or find the air conditioning and drink a bottle of cold water or better yet, a beer.