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Summer lawn care
A beautiful, plush green lawn is the envy of everyone's neighborhood. So why are so many lawns beginning to turn brown?
Most lawns in Highlands Ranch are Kentucky bluegrass. This is a cool-season grass that loves cool temperatures in the spring and fall. When Mother Nature gives us extended periods of hot, dry periods during summer months it can trigger the grass to go into early dormancy. This is indicated by grass turning brown and looking like it has died. The grass and roots are alive and well; it's simply the dry weather and heat that has caused the blades to lose color and the lawn to move into early dormancy.
You can save money and water by resisting the urge to increase the amount you water and allowing your lawn to go into early dormancy. A low amount of water now helps ensure the lawn will recover and bounce back when precipitation increases and temperatures cool in the fall.
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