Getting Through the Summer

July 22, 2007

This is the time of the year when lawns can look a bit tired. Here in the northeastern part of the country, lawns go dormant in the summer. If you don't provide your lawn with enough water, it will turn brown. In the fall, when cooler, wetter weather comes back, the lawn will green up again. Other tips about lawns: Pull out crabgrass by hand. The grass is easy to see. It's lime green and stands out. Be tolerant of a few weeds in your lawn. If...