Do you know which plants have the best chance of surviving the winter? How about which fruits and veggies will provide their full bounty before the growing season ends? All of this and more can be determined by 3 important pieces of information and a little sleuthing. Read on to see how!
Your 2022 Summer Lawn Care Calendar
Summer is here, and we are loving it. Check out this handy calendar to stay on top of your lawn care tasks, and enjoy the fruits of your labor all season long.
| Week 1: Check Mower, edger and other equipment for damages and make any necessary repairs. Set mower height to 3″ |
| Week 2: Spot check for weeds Mow Edge paths, walkways and dividers Fertilize |
| Week 3: Mow Water as needed |
| Week 4: Mow Spot check for damage |
| Week 5: Mow Edge paths, walkways and dividers Water as needed |
The Month of May
Welcome to May!
As soil temps start to rise, your lawn growth should be in full swing. The grass will be growing fast, and cutting frequency should be every 5-7 days. This is the last month to trim your lawn tightly if you like a closer cut, so make the most of it.
Here in the PNW the soil should still be moist and rainfall frequent, so only water if you’ve noticed a stretch of dry weather longer than 7 or so days.
| Week 1: Set mower height to 3.5″ |
| Week 2: Mow Water 1″ per sq ft as needed |
| Week 3: Mow Water 1″ per sq ft as needed Edge paths, walkways and dividers Spot check for weeds |
| Week 4: Mow Water 1″ per sq ft as needed Spot check for damage |
| Week 5: Mow Water 1″ per sq ft as needed Edge paths, walkways and dividers |
The Month of June
It’s finally June!
Begin a consistent watering schedule as the rain slows to a stop. Raise your mower height to 3.5”, and consider leaving the clippings to return the nutrients and moisture back into the soil.
Remeber to water early in the morning or late at night! If your lawn starts lacking vibrancy, apply a small amount of liquid, fast acting lawn feed to give it a little extra boost.
| Week 1: Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Overseed bare patches |
| Week 2: Mow Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft |
| Week 3: Mow if needed to maintain tidiness Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Spot check for weeds Edge paths, walkways and dividers |
| Week 4: Mow Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Spot check for damage |
| Week 5: Mow if needed to maintain tidiness Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Edge paths, walkways and dividers |
The Month of July
Happy July!
In this month your lawn growth will have started slowing down with the heat, and you shouldn’t have to mow as frequently.
Keep an eye out for fungus as the humidity rises. If you’ve opted not to water during prolonged dry periods, remember not to apply any liquid fertilizers that can scorch your lawn.
| Week 1: Mow Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Overseed |
| Week 2: Mow if needed to maintain tidiness Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft |
| Week 3: Mow Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Edge paths, walkways and dividers |
| Week 4: Mow if needed to maintain tidiness Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft |
| Week 5: Mow Edge paths, walkways and dividers Water 1″ – 1.5″ per sq ft Fertilize |
The Month of August
Welcome to August!
This month is very similar to July in terms of lawn care: keep the mower setting high and water deeply once per week as needed.
If you’ve chosen to water consistently and your grass can tolerate it, August is the last month to apply a fast acting summer fertilizer. Otherwise, get a jump on the season with slow release nitrogen fertilizer and organic lawn products after at least 2 weeks of consistent watering.
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