{"id":13654,"date":"2021-07-01T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=13654"},"modified":"2021-07-01T08:20:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T14:20:00","slug":"lawn-care-timing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/lawn-care-timing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Time to Do These Lawn Care Tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ready to plan out a lawn care schedule? We\u2019ve rounded up\ntiming tips from popular gardening resources to help you work smarter!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watering tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/home\/lawn-garden\/how-to\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Popular Mechanics<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Early morning may be the best time of day to water your\nlawn. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You lose less water to evaporation if you do it\nbefore temperatures and winds start rising. <\/li><li>Early watering gives your turf the moisture it\nneeds to resist heat stress during the day. <\/li><li>Watering too late in the evening could leave\nyour grass soggy overnight, which can promote disease.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to water your grass enough to promote deep root growth, especially when establishing a new lawn, but avoid over-watering. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470946103511\">The Smarter Way to Water Your Lawn<\/a> for tips on how to tell if you\u2019re watering optimally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feeding tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">BobVila.com<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most common types of turf can benefit from additional\nnutrients just before and just after their active growing periods\u2014spring and\nfall for cool-season grasses, spring and summer for warm-season grasses. But,\nknowing when <em>not<\/em> to apply fertilizer\nmay be more important for the overall health of your lawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Avoid spreading it in the hottest part of the\nsummer; this can damage your lawn. <\/li><li>Don\u2019t apply it while your grass is still\ndormant. You\u2019ll waste your money and potentially encourage weed growth. <\/li><li>Don\u2019t use it right before heavy rain is\nexpected. The product may wash off before it can take effect and cause\nunnecessary water pollution. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to read and follow all product directions carefully, so you don\u2019t end up doing more harm than good! Read <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470946103536\" target=\"_blank\">Solved! When to Fertilize the Lawn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470946103556\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">To Fertilize or Not to Fertilize?<\/a> for more lawn feeding tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mowing tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The Spruce<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Late afternoon or early evening may be the best time to mow\nyour lawn, both for its health and yours! Reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The lawn is typically at its driest, since\nmorning dew and the moisture from a morning\u2019s watering have had time to\nevaporate. Mowing a wet lawn can leave it vulnerable to disease, and pose\nslipping hazards for you, so you should also avoid mowing after rain at any\ntime of day.<\/li><li>Waiting until after the heat of the day has\npassed makes the process less stressful for your grass and your body.&nbsp; <\/li><li>It isn\u2019t dark enough yet to impair visibility or\nupset your neighbors with lawn mower noise.&nbsp;\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more advice, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470946103574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Lawn Mowing and Care Tips for Beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pest control tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Gardening Know How<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When and how you choose to use pesticides (commercial or\nhomemade) will depend on a lot of factors, including the type of pest problem\nyou have and the usage instructions for your chosen product. However, there are\nsome general timing guidelines you can keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t apply when heavy rain is expected. Much\nlike fertilizer, pesticides can wash off too quickly and end up contaminating\nthe runoff from your yard.<\/li><li>If you\u2019re applying a spray, dust or light\ngranules, you\u2019ll want to avoid windy days. Your time and money may be wasted if\nthe product drifts into areas you didn\u2019t mean to treat.<\/li><li>Try to choose a day with moderate temperatures,\nwhen the sun isn\u2019t beating down on your grass.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/plant-problems\/pests\/pesticides\/when-to-apply-pesticides.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">When to Apply Pesticides: Tips on Applying Pesticides Safely<\/a> for more info and remember, some pest problems may warrant help from a professional!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to watering, feeding and mowing your lawn. Different species of turf grass have different needs, and factors like your <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470946103612\" target=\"_blank\">region\u2019s climate<\/a>, your yard\u2019s soil characteristics and the time of year should influence your lawn care program. If you\u2019re not sure what type of grass is in your yard, see The Lawn Institute\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelawninstitute.org\/lawn-care-basics\/grass-selection-and-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handy guide<\/a> to popular grass types and their typical maintenance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more ways to boost your home&#8217;s curb appeal? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/page\/1\/?s=curb+appeal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"other articles (opens in a new tab)\">other articles<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to plan out a lawn care schedule? We\u2019ve rounded up timing tips from popular gardening resources to help you work smarter!&nbsp; Watering tips from Popular Mechanics: Early morning may be the best time of day to water your lawn. Why? 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