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As the temperatures rise, so should your mowing height.
A raised mowing height during higher temperatures helps 
-Shade the soil, keeping it cooler
-Holds moisture longer
-Reduces heat stress

The humidity has arrived, and with it comes fungus, also known as Brown Patch and Dollar Spot. They appear when the nights are cool and the days hot. They can kill entire areas of a lawn. What can be done?
-Don’t water at night
-Try not to water past 8:00am
-Reduce nitrogen application
-Promote air circulation over your lawn by trimming up lower branches of trees
-Apply a fungicide as a preventative, or a curative if you already have a fungus

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The temperatures are rising, and the rains are getting less frequent. Is your lawn getting enough water? Here are some helpful tips.
-A lawn needs 1”-1 1/2” of water per week. -Deep and infrequent waterings are the best, twos day on, and a day or two off, then water again.
- A standard irrigation system should deliver an inch per hour.
-Try to be finished before 7:00am

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It’s time to get those irrigation systems prepared for the Summer, it will be here before you know it. We’re setting our systems for twice per week. Too much water now, will make it difficult to get enough later when it really gets hot & dry, you can always add a day or two when the time comes. If you need help, let us know. TheShowcaseLawn.com

As important as the rain is, it would sure be nice to spread it out a bit. Do your best to avoid heavy mowers in areas that hold water. It’s been a busy week for the crew keeping up with the mowing, meanwhile, we’re applying Second Round fertilizer & broadleaf w**d control. Let us know if we can help you with any of your lawn care needs. TheShowcaseLawn.com