The Worst Thing You Can Do to Your Lawn This Summer ☀️🚫

Noah Lopez
Jun 13
2 min read

Summer heat hits hard in the Central Valley. But what most people don’t realize is that the biggest threat to your lawn isn’t the sun—it’s what you do (or don’t do) in response.

So what’s the worst thing you can do to your yard this summer?

👉 Neglect it.

Whether that means skipping regular mows, letting weeds take over, or watering wrong, neglect leads to dry patches, overgrowth, pests, and eventually—higher costs to fix it all.

🔥 Common Summer Lawn Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

❌ Cutting Grass Too Short (Scalping)In hot weather, mowing too low stresses your lawn. It exposes the roots, dries the soil, and invites weed growth.✅ Solution: Let your grass stay a little taller in summer—2.5–3 inches is usually ideal.

❌ Skipping Mows for Weeks at a TimeWhen grass gets too long, it’s harder to cut, and you risk damaging it by removing too much at once.✅ Solution: Stick to a regular schedule—bi-weekly or weekly mowing keeps it healthy and manageable.

❌ Ignoring Weeds Until It’s Too LateSummer weeds grow fast and spread even faster. Left unchecked, they steal nutrients and choke out your grass.✅ Solution: We offer weed removal as a one-time service or as part of your regular maintenance.

❌ Watering at the Wrong TimeWatering during the hottest part of the day causes evaporation and wasted water.✅ Solution: Water early in the morning or late in the evening for best results.