Lifespan Lawn Care Inc

August Tip: Aerate your lawn and dethatch it. The idea behind aerating your yard is to break up the compacted soil which in turn:... Enhances the transfer of water, oxygen, and nutrients into the soil. Promotes microorganisms that help breakdown thatch. Reduces the runoff of fertilizer and pesticides. Encourages root system growth.

August is hot!! Your lawn needs your help. Remember to.. Water, water, water! Early morning is the best time to water target plants directly, and water deeply. Avoid getting leaves wet in the hot sun, and avoid soaking containers during the hottest part of the day both of these can burn plants. Continue weeding, to reduce competition for water and nutrients.... Beware of powdery mildew, which is caused by moisture and humidity. Help prevent mildew by watering in the cool of the morning, when roots can absorb water but excess will evaporate as the day warms. Also avoid overhead sprinkling in mildew-prone areas. Do not compost leaves that are mildewed. When the temperature is over 85 degrees, avoid chemical applications such as fertilizer, fungicide, or insecticide. Add compost and mulch to keep your garden cool and to prepare for fall planting.

August Tip: Fertilize lawns to increase energy stores for winter. Plan a final feeding six to eight weeks before your area's first expected frost (four to five weeks before for Bermudagrass). Later feedings can interfere with dormancy and hardiness.August Tip: Fertilize lawns to increase energy stores for winter. Plan a final feeding six to eight weeks before your area's first expected frost (four to five weeks before for Bermudagrass). Later feedings can interfere with dormancy and hardiness.

August Tip: LawnsIf your grass is dry, do not mow until you have watered or until it rains. Mowing a dry lawn will further stress the turf and expose it to the drying effects of the wind and sun.August Tip: LawnsIf your grass is dry, do not mow until you have watered or until it rains. Mowing a dry lawn will further stress the turf and expose it to the drying effects of the wind and sun.

August is a good time to begin preparation for fall grass seeding. With yearly temperatures ranging from the low 30’s to the low-to-mid 90’s, Georgia’s Atlanta area’s climate is perfect for having a gorgeous. The temperatures in Georgia is ideal for both warm and cool weather grass seeding. The most recommended grass type in the Atlanta area is Bermuda and Zoysia. To prepare for fall grass season, level the low grassy areas of your lawn, remove all weeds, and choose the ty...pe of seed you are considering for the fall. The work you do on your lawn in August prepares it for the fall and winter months.