Mid-Summer Lawn Care Tips

Feed. For a lush lawn with a deep green hue, try Scotts® Green Max™ Lawn Food. Remember to check the label directions for how often to apply and how long to wait between fertilizer applications.

Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Healthy Plus Lawn Food if the summer heat is stressing out your lawn. This 2-in-1 fungicide and fertilizer feeds for stronger grass and deeper roots to aid in stress recovery and also controls 27 listed diseases, including pesky summer diseases like summer patch, brown spot, and rust.

Water deeply. Use a screwdriver or small trowel to check how deeply water is penetrating the soil as you water. The goal is to water long enough to reach a depth of 4 to 6 inches. Once you figure out how long it takes to complete the job, go ahead and put that screwdriver away. (Unless you want to carry it around so you look handy.)

It's cooler between the hours of 6am and 10am, so this is a great time to water your lawn.

With these tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying your lawn—and that frosty beverage—all summer long.

Source: Scotts.com