Is there a heat wave coming? Are you already dreading your lawn turning yellow under the hot sun? If so, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your lawn looking its best. Monsieur Gazon is here to help! Our team has prepared a short blog post on how to maintain your lawn before, during and after a drought.<\/p>\n
Before a drought<\/strong> When watering your lawn, do two sections at a time instead of watering it all at once. Watering the whole thing isn\u2019t effective as the roots won\u2019t get thoroughly soaked. A Moreover, a good fertilization program is important. Consider applying fertilizer in the spring and fall.<\/p>\n During a drought<\/strong> After a drought<\/strong> How to reseed your lawn:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Be careful!<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s hard to escape a drought unscathed. However, you can implement a few good practices early in the season to keep your lawn healthy and green. For example, leave
\nyour grass longer the first and last mow<\/a> of the season. When the grass is longer, the roots grow deeper, helping the lawn better resist drought.<\/p>\n
\nhealthy lawn is more resistant to drought and will have an easier time recovering from a heat wave.<\/p>\n
\nDuring a drought, the reason your lawn turns yellow is because it\u2019s not getting enough water. Grass needs about 25 millimetres of rain per week to stay green. A lack of water
\nwill cause the grass to go dormant to protect itself. It\u2019s important to stop mowing your lawn during a drought because growth slows significantly. Wait until your lawn turns
\ngreen again before firing up the mower. Additionally, avoid fertilizing your lawn during a heat wave as this can damage or even burn the grass.<\/p>\n
\nIf the drought is short-lived, be patient. Your lawn should green up with regular watering and rainfall. However, if the drought lasts a long time, your lawn may never
\nfully recover. If this happens, you may need to reseed areas where the grass has died.<\/p>\n\n
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\nYou must choose the right lawn seed mix for the area you\u2019re trying to repair.
\nThere are different grass mixes for sunny, semi-shaded and shaded areas. There are also
\nquick germination mixes for very bare spots, which sprout in less than seven days.
\nMonsieur Gazon has everything you need for your seeds and soils.
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