Heat & Humidity
Heat and humidity have been the norm for this past week, and predicted rain showers were more localized than anticipated. The fifth official heat wave has been recorded, and the lawns have remained unchanged mostly, with the exception of the few property owners who have continued watering and have been mowing high and only when necessary. These lawns have improved slightly with growth and improved color. If given the opportunity to water, do so as the reward will bring positive change to the health of your lawns.
Although weeds and crabgrass are stretching and growing faster than the grass, (we continue to treat as we find weeds), this will begin to change as we progress through the month of August. August historically will continue to produce heat and humidity. August also usually triggers the transition of night-time temperatures becoming cooler. This temperature change will aid with the slowing of crabgrass and hopefully the return of rainfall. The rainfall many times is brought north with the increase in warm tropical depressions.
Knowing that this transition is just around the corner we have begun the scheduling of seeding, aeration, and composting for stressed lawns. The window to re-establish and seed lawns is limited and ideal germination temperatures will fluctuate. Therefore, late August thru September is the best time to get this done. Our experience with seeding beyond this time frame has been less than effective, resulting many times with greatly reduced germination.
If you have areas of concern and would like us to look at your lawns please contact us.
