🌱 When the Heat Is On: Keep Your Lawn Cool and Thriving
👋 What’s Going On With Your Lawn?
Summer in Salt Lake County can turn up the heat—and fast. With temps regularly pushing past 90°F and humidity nowhere in sight, your lawn can go from lush to crispy in a matter of days. If you’re seeing brown patches, wilting blades, or your turf feels more like toast than turf, you’re not alone. The good news? A few smart tweaks can keep your grass green and your weekends worry-free.
🗓️ The Season at a Glance
High heat and low rainfall are the norm around here from late June through August. That means your lawn needs help handling water loss, soil stress, and summer pests.
This Season’s Challenges:
Heat stress turning grass brown or brittle
Over- or under-watering from outdated sprinkler settings
Lawn fungus and mold from night watering
Weeds thriving in dry, patchy areas
Grub damage from egg-laying beetles
GR8 Tip:
Water early in the morning—before 8 a.m.—so your lawn drinks up before the sun cooks it off. Think of it as brunch for your backyard.
🛠️ Tools, Treatments & Services to Know
We’re all about working smarter, not harder. These are your summer lawn MVPs:
Our Seasonal Services:
Sprinkler System Tune-Up: We adjust spray patterns and check for leaks to ensure every drop counts.
GR8 Grub Treatment: Keeps those pesky larvae from snacking on your roots (before you even see the damage).
Summer Soil Boost: A mid-season fertilizer designed for heat resilience and root strength.
Helpful Products:
Moisture-Retaining Soil Additives: Help sandy or clay-heavy Utah soil hold water longer.
Smart Sprinkler Controllers: Adjust watering based on weather—available from GR8 and easy to install.
âś… Your Seasonal Lawncare Checklist
🔲 Check and update sprinkler schedule for early morning watering
🔲 Watch for signs of heat stress: curled blades, dull color, dry topsoil
🔲 Book a Grub Treatment before larvae start hatching
🔲 Avoid mowing too short—aim for 3” height to shade roots
🔲 Apply slow-release summer fertilizer