Summer is a great time to do maintenance and prepare your lawn to get through the harsher fall and winter months in Colorado. Here are our best tips for keeping your grass green during this time in Colorado.
Consistently Remove Leaves, Twigs and Debris
You will need to remove leaves, twigs and debris as they begin to pile up. Fallen leaves can smother your lawn, block sunlight from reaching the blades and limit air circulation needed to stay healthy.
Install New Sod
Sod laid in August or September establish a root system when spring rolls around and can start rooting deeper into the soil as the weather heats up, offering a stronger, more mature lawn in the growing season.
Fertilize
Fertilizing your lawn in late August or early September will help the grass fill in thin spots, grow a deep root system and store energy to survive winter and begin growing early next spring.
Mow Your Lawn
Mowing your lawn slightly shorter stops your grass from matting under heavy snow and leaves. Start getting your lawn used to this height before that time of the season hits. For the last mowing of fall, set your blades at the lowest mowing height recommended for your grass type.
Water When Needed
August and September are very hot months of the year which means that the heat raises your soil’s temperature, causing water evaporation and a loss of nutrients. Water your lawn deeply and in the morning to prevent evaporation.
There you have it, 5 ways to keep your grass green this summer in Colorado! We take pride in the expertise we have established over the years, and we are sure that you will take pride in your own lawn after following our steps.
Be sure to read our post, “Can You Lay Sod in the Fall in Colorado,” so you can learn more about laying new sod this time of year.
