Beat the Heat: Prepare Your Yard Now

While we've already experienced one heat wave this summer, another is on its way next week. To prepare your lawn for the upcoming heat, WRTV asked Mylos Lawn Care for some advice.

"Right now we're in a cooler week," said Mylos Martin. "We're going to be in a drier week, not much water."

This is the perfect time to take action.

Mylos Martin encourages being proactive rather than reactive: "Get outside, you want to really look at your yard and just examine it."

The first step is to water your lawn wisely. Martin recommends watering deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth.

"Water your lawn. You want about two inches of water a week, so let it run about an hour each time, two to three times a week. That's all you need."

Martin suggests setting up an automatic timer for your water system at most hardware stores to ensure consistent watering.

"You want the water to actually go into the soil and benefit your lawn," Martin continued. "Otherwise, it's just going to evaporate."

However, be mindful of overwatering, which can lead to fungus formation. If you notice brown or purple spots on your grass blades, it may not be dead or dehydrated – it could be a sign of fungus.

"If you have brown spots in your yard, get us out, get someone out, pull samples. Get a fungicide treatment."

Fungicide is available at most hardware stores. Another important tip: raise the blade height on your lawnmower to keep your lawn thriving.

"That's just going to keep the lawn thriving. If it's cut too short, it's going to burn up," Martin explained. "It needs to be at least four, four and a quarter. It's going to look a lot more green."

If you've been putting off lawn care before the heat arrives, don't worry – it's never too late.

"Get on it," exclaimed Martin. "It's never too late."