Here’s a one-sheet Greener Grass infographic you can download & print with the following tips to share with your customers.
Please reply in the comments with other recommendations for greener grass.
Feeding & Watering:
- One inch per week, so one to two times per week to promote deeper root growth and drought tolerance
- Sprinklers are best for consistency
- Grass should be watered early in the morning (4 a.m. to 8 a.m.) while it’s cool and winds are down
- Make sure fertilizer is specified for the grass type you’re using and only use when you have an irrigation plan
Mowing & Maintenance:
- Mow weekly, with sharpened blades, and use a height one inch higher than normal (3 inch deck or greater) to protect roots from heat and retain more water. Ragged cuts lead to lawn disease and fungal spores
- Aerate the lawn to allow moisture and air circulation. We recently talked about aerating and dethatching.
- Replicate what’s working in nature; use indigenous plants
- Check for insects if brown, patchy spots are produced. Look out for grubs, mole crickets and caterpillars.
- Use a mulching blade and reuse on the lawn
A summary of these tips are available here: Greener Grass infographic