29/07/2026
Is your lawn looking like straw? Don't panic—it's not dead, it's just dormant! 🌾☀️
With the ongoing hot, dry weather and no significant rain in the forecast 😞 lawns are really struggling. Grass goes dormant to protect itself during prolonged heatwaves, but with a little bit of care, it will bounce back. 👍
Here are 4 key tips to help your lawn survive the dry spell:
🌱 Give it a drink: It sounds so simple, but the number of people who ask us what they can do and have not even considered watering their lawn is staggering! A deep watering once or twice a week is much better than a light daily sprinkle.
🌅 Timing is everything: Water early in the morning or late in the evening. Watering in direct midday sun leads to rapid evaporation before moisture can even reach the roots.
💦 Use a wetting agent: When ground gets baked dry, it becomes hydrophobic (water-repellent), causing water to pool or run off. A professional wetting agent breaks the surface tension, allowing water to pe*****te deep into the soil and root zone where it’s needed most. (Seriously, this stuff is magic!)
✂️ Raise your mower blade: Avoid mowing too short during a drought. Leaving grass slightly longer helps shade the soil, conserving moisture and reducing stress on the lawn.
🍂 Plan ahead for Autumn Aeration: Don't hollow tine while the ground is dry, but an Autumn aeration treatment is the best long-term defense. It relieves soil compaction and forces roots to grow deeper, making your lawn naturally drought-hardy for next summer!
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