When it was spring, you toiled over your lawn to ensure it was perfect for summer. Now it’s July, and your plants are starting to wither in the heat, your grass is drying up, and you’re not sure what to do next. You need a July lawn care to-do list. We got you covered!
July Lawn Care To-Do-List
July is one of those summer months where Northwest Arkansas doesn’t get a lot of rainfall. This can cause big problems for your lawn and garden if you don’t keep up with your July to-do list. Here are a few things to do in July to keep your lawn looking its best.
Caring for Your Lawn
July heat is no joke, and it will seriously damage your lawn. When rainfall is scarce, you must ensure your lawn is getting at least an inch of water per week. You can use a rain gauge or a flat-sided can and measure the water received from rainfall and irrigation to ensure your lawn receives the water it needs.
Maintaining Trees and Shrubs
It is important to prune away dead or damaged parts on trees and shrubs early in July. It is also important to stop fertilizing trees and shrubs during this month. This allows them to reduce growth during the heat of the summer. Make sure to add extra mulch around their bases to lock in moisture. If you have trees or shrubs in containers, move them into the shade and continue ensuring that they have enough water.
Nurturing Your Flowers
Most homeowners will choose perennial flowers such as lilies and hydrangeas to plant in the spring and last through the summer. It is important to keep these flowers well hydrated and give them a light trim in their bushy or lengthy areas to promote blooming. When planning to cut flowers to go inside, cut them in the early morning when the stems are most plump. This will help your flowers to live longer once cut.
Harvesting Vegetables
Summer vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn are nearing the end of their harvest. Keep weeding, watering, and removing harmful insects from these plants while growing. Once they are ready, harvest the veggies to save them from being scorched in the July sun.
Growing Herbs
Keeping herbs well-trimmed will promote growth, so give the herbs a nice little haircut and use the cuttings for your needs. A pro-tip is to cut herbs just as the flower buds appear. This helps to enrich the flavor of the herbs, and then you can shear annuals back to encourage a second harvest.
Whatever your lawn care needs are, the trusted professionals at Nichols Reliable Lawn Care are here to help. Give us a call today! 479.502.2192