How To Help Your Lawn In Extreme Heat & Drought Conditions
Expert advice from Ant's Plants — your local lawn fertilization and weed control team in New Jersey.
A Message From Anthony
Hi there, Anthony with Ant's Plants your local lawn fertilization and weed control team. Just finishing up an application here and noticed the lawn is very dry so I wanted to make a quick video about it.
What's Happening To Your Lawn Right Now
Lawn Dormancy
Lawns are going into what's called dormancy due to the extreme heat and the lack of rain we've seen this year so far.
No Need To Panic
We believe the lawns will spring back as soon as we get rain and the cooler nights that come with the August month.
Extreme Heat Impact
The combination of high temperatures and low rainfall is the primary cause of stress and dormancy in lawns this season.
Our Top Recommendation: Aeration & Overseed
We would absolutely recommend aeration and overseed especially this year. Although it's a great practice to do every year, it's especially important this year to help mitigate some of the damage — if any — we see due to dormancy and the extreme heat.
Reduces Heat Damage
Aeration loosens compacted soil and helps your lawn recover from drought stress more effectively.
Promotes New Growth
Overseeding fills in thin or bare areas caused by dormancy, giving your lawn a fresh, healthy start.
A Yearly Best Practice
Even in normal years, aeration and overseed is one of the best things you can do to maintain a thick, lush lawn.
Watch Our Lawn Care Video
Anthony walks you through what's happening with lawns during extreme heat and drought conditions and what you can do about it.
Let Us Help Your Lawn This Season
If we can help you with aeration, overseed, lawn fertilization, or weed control — please do give us a call. Until then, do your best to stay cool and we'll see you soon!
