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It’s Peak Season for Warm Season Grasses!
The growth chart for warm-season grasses throughout the seasons looks like a simple curve. They start ramping up their growth once warmer temperatures come in February and March, peaking at around June to July. When temperatures start getting cooler, their growth slows down; this usually happens around late summer and continues throughout the fall and winter months.
Mow High and Mow Properly
Your lawn will thank you with vigorous growth –
above and below the surface!
This summer, you should let your grass grow a little taller and mow higher. Mowing your turf high encourages strong root growth, which helps your lawn become more heat-tolerant and drought-resistant. Taller grass also provides more shade that discourages weeds from growing and cools your soil down a little.
For warm-season grasses, you should set your mowing height between 2 to 3 inches high.
Watering your lawn is key to keeping it alive throughout the summer months. It’s important to know what type of grass you have on your lawn partly because their water needs will be quite different. When temperatures reach 85 degrees, warm-season grass types need about 1 inch of water per week, and cool-season grasses double that.
The best time to water your grass is the early morning, between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. This allows more water to reach the roots, reduces water waste due to evaporation, and gives the grass a chance to dry off. If you water too late in the morning, you can scald your lawn. Avoid evening watering at all costs because your grass will stay wet for too long, inviting fungal diseases.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
FALCON 4″ POP-UP FULL CIRCLE ROTOR
FEATURED VENDOR
Rain Bird irrigation sprinklers set the standard for durability, reliability and efficient watering. From pop-up spray heads and high-efficiency nozzles to rotors, hose-end and impact sprinklers, our lineup includes a sprinkler for every application.
Why purchase a Rain Bird automatic sprinkler system?
Save Time
Your system will do all the watering for you.
Save Water
An automatic system uses less water than watering by hand.
Save Money
Your water bills will be lower, and your plants will live longer.
CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT
All contractors listed below are licensed.
To be featured on our Contractor Spotlight List – please contact Sims Plastics and let us know! We will be rotating the companies on this list in future Focal*Points issues.
Licensed Septic Contractors
- Odessa/Midland- Bulls Septic – 432-202-9177
- Odessa/Midland-J&B services – 432-260-0092
- Odessa/Midland-Bobby Stalvey – 432-684-7143
- Odessa/Midland BASIN BACKHOE & SEPTIC SERVICE – 432-296-9126
- Odessa/Midland SKY EAGLE SKID STEER SERVICE – 432-202-0356
- Odessa/Midland TERRETT SEPTIC TANK CO. – 432-684-6427
- Waco-K&M Contracting – 254-292-9669
- Waco-Brookshire Septic – 254-744-0194
- Waco- Jernan Construction – 254-848-4848 Waco
- Central Texas Hydro-Flo – 254-715-6655
Licensed Irrigators
- Odessa/Midland-ROTH Irrigation – 432-238-2310
- Odessa/Midland-Hart Irrigation – 432-238-2310
- Odessa/Midland-All Star – 432-880-4825
- Odessa/Midland- Turf Specialties – 432-684-7166
- Odessa/Midland- Alldredge Garden – 432-682-4500
- Odessa/Midland-CLS CLEMENTS LAWN – 432-520-4657
- Odessa/Midland-Home Run – 432-352-6494
- Waco-Talbert Irrigation – 254-218-3517
- Waco-FITZGERALD LAWNSCAPER, LTD – 254-732-5934
- Waco-Rain on Demand – 254-855-7106
- Waco-Talbert Irrigation – 254-218-3517
- Waco-LAWNS LTD INC. – 254-752-8122
- Waco-CGW Lawn Sprinkler – 254-723-8278
