Hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall in many West Michigan neighborhoods has left many lawns dried up and looking dead. We reached out to the team at All Season Lawn Care in Comstock Park to find out the strategies to minimize long term damage to our lawns. We discovered there is hope to revive your grass in most cases.
Your lawn is brown now? Leave it that way, says expert
Can I revive my dried up brown lawn?
Nick Clement, an expert from All Season Lawn Care, urges homeowners not to panic. “If your lawn is looking scorched and burnt, the number one thing is—don’t fret,” he reassures. Most grass is likely not dead, but simply dormant, a protective measure during harsh, dry conditions. There might be a few dead patches, but grabbing a handful of turf will usually reveal that much of the grass is just “asleep” for the summer. With the right care, including timely rainfall and cooler temperatures, it can bounce back in no time.
For those facing dried-out grass, resist the urge to chase after sprinklers. “If you’ve just kind of let it go, there’s no sense in chasing it now,” Clement explains. As the season progresses into August, sporadic attempts at revival are largely unnecessary; any damage done has likely already occurred. If you’ve been irrigating but still watching your lawn slip, it’s time to adjust your watering times. For optimal results, he suggests scheduling watering very early in the morning, around four or five o’clock, to minimize evaporation and promote effective absorption…