As the weather begins to heat up, the lush green grass and foliage of spring begins to grow weeds. The summer sun beats down on yards, turning prized green lawns into dry, browned deserts. Learn more about what steps to take to maintain your landscape through the summer months, which will help make your residential property maintenance (and commercial property maintenance!) easier.

Beautiful Summer Landscapes Are Made In The Spring And Fall

Much of residential property maintenance is preventative and proactive, and lawn care is no different. Because the spring and fall are the ideal time to fertilize, it is these seasons that truly cultivate a lush, hydrated summer lawn. The trick is to properly care for the grass in the non-extreme seasons to help it survive during the summer and winter. Some people make the mistake of fertilizing in the very late spring season, thinking this will keep their summer grass greener for a longer period of time. However, this late fertilization schedule will act as food for new weeds and could result in serious scorching. » Read more: Residential Property Maintenance Summer Lawn Care Tips