🌞 Keep Your Grass Thriving in the Summer Heat—with Help from C & S Country Gardens
Canadian summers can be tough on your lawn. Blazing sunshine, heatwaves, and dry spells challenge even the healthiest turf. But with a simple tweak to your mowing habits—along with expert advice from C & S Country Gardens—you can keep your yard looking lush and vibrant all season long.
✂️ Mow High, Stay Cool
It might be tempting to cut your lawn short for that super-trim look, but during hot months, that strategy can backfire. Short grass exposes soil to direct sun, leading to faster moisture loss, weak roots, and unhappy turf.
Instead, raise your mower blade and aim for a height of 7–9 cm. This sweet spot offers a surprising number of benefits:
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Moisture Retention: Tall blades shade the soil, preventing evaporation.
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Stronger Roots: Longer grass grows deeper roots—perfect for surviving summer droughts.
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Natural Weed Control: A thicker canopy smothers weed seeds before they can sprout.
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Soil Cooling: Tall grass insulates the ground, reducing heat stress.
📏 The 7–9 cm Rule: Canada’s Lawn-Saving Secret
For most Canadian turf types—like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, or perennial ryegrass—cutting at about 3 inches helps maintain resilience and color. Just check your mower's settings (most models offer easy adjustments).
đź’§ Pro Tips from C & S Country Gardens
For the healthiest lawn on the block, here’s what the team at C & S Country Gardens recommends:
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Sharpen Those Blades: Clean cuts heal better and fend off disease.
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Mow Less Often: Give your grass time to recover between trims.
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Leave the Clippings: Mulched grass adds nutrients and retains moisture.
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Water Wisely: Early morning deep watering (2.5 cm per week) encourages deep roots.
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Hold the Fertilizer: During extreme heat, wait for cooler weather—or use slow-release organic blends.
