Now that we are over half way through May, we finally have minimum soil temperatures consistently hitting the 50’s. There are a few things we would like to make mention of:
1. Lawns are beginning their seed head producing stage now. Don’t be alarmed by this. Some of the annual grasses have been seeding for a few weeks, but now we are beginning to see the rest of our cool season grasses producing a seed head. This will typically go on for around 3 weeks. Once completed, please make sure to sharpen your mowing blades for a clean cut for the rest of the season. Seeding grasses will dull mower blades much quicker than grass that isn’t seeding. Dull mower blades that tear the turf can weaken the grass plant, causing extensive damage.
2. It is also time to bring your mowing height up a bit if you haven’t done so already. Shoot for 3″ or more at this point. If it gets into the 80’s in the next few weeks, the height should be brought up to between 3.25″ and 3.5″. Remember, a taller mowing height will produce the thickest, most lush, darkest lawn possible. Mowing low will negatively affect all of this. Don’t forget to measure with a ruler!
3. Irrigation- We have had plenty of rainfall lately and there is currently no need to be irrigating. Please have your system ready to go at a moments notice. In a week or two we could be much drier with temperatures in the 80’s. Be sure to begin watering at that point.
Please call us anytime at 616-813-3135 or email office@myturfllc.com if you have any questions.
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