The Ultimate Summer Lawn Care Guide for 2022

June 14, 2022

In 1976 All American Turf Beauty was the first company in Iowa to offer programmed lawn care. The company founders literally invented and developed the industry in Iowa. Get a beautiful weed-free lawn with our professional lawn care services!

Having a lush and healthy lawn is a main priority for many homeowners during the summer months, but it can be difficult to achieve. Whether you want a stunning green lawn to boost your home’s curb appeal or create the perfect backdrop for your weekend barbecues, maintaining a regular summer lawn care schedule will be your key to success. 

If your yard is looking less than ideal this summer, follow these summer lawn care tips to nourish your grass and keep it healthy all summer long. 

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Summer lawn care; Repair patchy areas 

If your yard has unsightly bald spots, you can still revive your lawn to health! One simple solution is to cover sparse areas of your yard with small patches of sod early in the summer season, making sure to keep it watered deeply until it fully integrates with the rest of your grass. 

Apart from these small patch jobs, focus on fertilizing your lawn and keeping the weeds out during these summer months. Save large-scale seeding for the fall when the sun and heat won’t inhibit growth. 

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Fertilize in early summer 

When it comes to the summer lawn care schedule, you can’t ignore weed control. And fertilizing your grass is an essential part of weed control. Adding nutrients to help your grass grow stronger will help crowd out unwanted weeds without having to apply any harsh chemicals. Applying fertilizers before and after the hottest weeks of the summer will also prevent burning caused by the sun and allow your yard time to fully take in the nutrients. It’s better to fertilize now and seed in the fall as any seeding now will be killed by the heat. If you need to patch, use a small piece of sod.

Summer lawn care tips; Water your lawn well 

A quick sprinkle of water every morning won’t do your lawn any good. Instead of frequently and lightly watering your yard every day, strive to water it infrequently and deeply. You want to soak your grass in water in order to encourage deep root growth.  

Summer lawn care tip: Water your lawn early in the morning to minimize evaporation caused by the sun. Anytime between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM will do. 

Raise your mower 

At the start of every summer season, sharpen your mower blades to ensure a clean cut and minimize damage to your grass. Set your mower blade as high as possible for your specific grass type to encourage deep root growth and a more luscious yard. As a general rule, try not to cut more than one-third of your grass height. If you mow your grass too short, it’s at risk of extra sun damage, and it can make it easier for weeds to flourish in patchy areas. 

After mowing, leave the lawn clippings behind. The materials will provide your soil with much-needed nutrients and provide additional shade during the hottest summer days. 

Summer lawn care tips; Don’t leave summer toys or furniture on your lawn 

If you have children or enjoy having visitors over frequently, make sure to remove any toys, bikes, lawn chairs, and other various items once the day draws to a close. Leaving items laying in your grass for long periods of time can leave ugly indentations and discolored patches in your yard, and even kill your grass.  

To further avoid stressing your lawn, consider simple lawn care solutions to guide guests to your patio or backyard without stepping on the grass. Some pretty stepping stones can add interest to your lawn while helping it stay strong and healthy.  

Hire a summer lawn care professional 

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 If you don’t have the time or patience to keep up with a summer lawn care schedule, trusting your yard to a professional may be the best investment you can make this season. A lawn care specialist can give your yard the customized help it needs, whether that includes pest control, weed management, or customized lawn care.  

If you’re located in Iowa, consider All American Turf Beauty for your summer lawn care needs this season. Our experts can offer you the best solutions to keep your yard looking flawless from season to season. For more information about what AATB can do for you, fill out this quick form to connect with one of our specialists today! 

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If you are not completely satisfied with an All American Turf Beauty application to your lawn, we will re-apply the application at no additional cost and continue the regular lawn treatment program. Alternately, we will fully refund your cost for the application and cancel any further obligation on your part.

To qualify for the guarantee, you must call All American Turf Beauty within 30 days of application.

Our goal at All American Turf Beauty, Inc. is a simple one:

To provide you with the highest quality products and methods available.

We offer every kind of service that it takes to develop and maintain a beautiful lawn in Iowa based on the climate, soil types, and the varieties of grass that are commonly grown here.

One of the keys to the success of the program is that we provide treatment to lawns approximately every 8 weeks throughout the growing season. This ensures that the grass has fertilizer (food) available throughout the growing season. Dandelions and other Broadleaf weeds are controlled as they germinate thus enabling a weed free lawn, and our Turf Specialist is at the property four to six times per season to address problems as and when they arise.

Another key to our service is our people. The most important person to you in our company is the Turf Specialist assigned to treat your lawn.

We are proud to say that our Turf Specialists are the best trained and most experienced in the lawn care industry.

When you become a customer at All American Turf Beauty, a Turf Specialist is assigned to your account. You will have the same person treating your lawn each time. It is their responsibility to service your lawn, make sure it is receiving the correct applications as scheduled, and to provide you with the best personalized service possible. Their jobs depend on it.

We have several programs to choose from. Your Turf Specialist will recommend the best program that fits the needs of your lawn and your budget.

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