Seasonal Maintenance - Summer | 2026

We might love the hot, summer sun, but our yards? That’s another story. Here’s how to keep your yard healthy and looking beautiful this summer:

• Leave the grass longer. Mow regularly, but don’t cut too short. Longer grass holds in moisture and shade better.

• Water early in the day or late at night. Watering in times of high heat or sunlight will cause the moisture to evaporate.

• Aerate often. If you have a small lawn, poke small holes with a garden fork to give the grass plenty of oxygen. For larger lawns, you could rent an aerator machine from your local hardware store

• Plant Shade-Tolerant Plants in Shady Areas. Shop around this summer for shade plants you like, then plant them after the worst of the August heat has subsided.

• Plant Drought-Tolerant Perennials in Sunny Areas. Use plants that can stand up to hot, dry conditions and you can achieve a low-maintenance landscape that still looks appealing

• Control Mosquitoes. Take away breeding habitats for mosquitoes. That means eliminating areas where water would puddle.

• Control Ticks. Lyme disease is spread specifically by deer ticks, which are spread by those beautiful deer visiting our yards. To lessen infestation, plant deer-resistant plants.

• Prepare for Fall Plantings. Plan your fall flowers and get annuals early, then keep them alive until fall arrives.

Happy summer!