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July 15, 2025

Common Summer Lawn Care Mistakes (and How CT Homeowners Can Avoid Them During This Heat Wave)

Common Summer Lawn Care Mistakes (and How CT Homeowners Can Avoid Them During This Heat Wave)

This summer’s record-breaking heat wave across Connecticut is taking a toll on lawns from Milford to Cheshire. While some homeowners are doing their best to keep their grass green, many common mistakes are causing more harm than good.

At All Year Lawn, we want to help you avoid these costly errors and protect your lawn during the hottest months of 2025.


☀️ Mistake #1: Overwatering During Heat Waves

It’s tempting to think more water equals greener grass, especially in extreme heat. But overwatering can drown roots and invite disease.

What to do instead:

  • Water deeply but infrequently: Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches per week, early in the morning before 9 AM.
  • Avoid midday watering—it evaporates before reaching roots.

🌡️ Mistake #2: Mowing Too Short (“Scalping”)

Cutting grass too short during a heat wave stresses your lawn, exposing soil and leading to burnt patches.

What to do instead:

  • Keep mowing height high (3–4 inches).
  • Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade at a time.

🦠 Mistake #3: Ignoring Fungal Diseases

High humidity and excessive watering create perfect conditions for lawn fungi like dollar spot and brown patch.

What to do instead:

  • Water only in the morning to reduce moisture sitting overnight.
  • Spot-treat affected areas using fungicides if necessary.

🔥 Bonus Tip: Let Your Lawn Go Dormant (It’s Natural!)

During long dry spells, your cool-season grasses may naturally go dormant. Brown doesn’t always mean dead.

What to do instead:

  • Limit foot traffic.
  • Keep watering at minimum survival levels (~0.5 inches/week).
  • Your lawn will bounce back when cooler weather returns.

📞 Need Help?

At All Year Lawn, we help Connecticut homeowners navigate lawn care during extreme weather. If your lawn is struggling this summer, we offer:

  • Lawn health inspections
  • Corrective fertilization (when safe)
  • Professional aeration and overseeding in the fall

👉 Contact us today for a free consultation and keep your lawn healthy despite the heat! 📞 Call or Text All Year Lawn at 203-632-9304 today or 📩 request a free quote at www.allyearlawn.com. Let’s give your lawn the care it deserves!

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