Now that summer has arrived, temperatures are heating up! With this seasonal change, it’s important that homeowners remember to properly maintain their lawns. Residents in the Greater St. Charles, Missouri, area turn to Heritage Lawn & Landscape. As the area’s leader in affordable lawn care, offering everything from mowing to pruning and seeding, they specialize in helping customers maintain healthy lawns in every season.

Here are four summer lawn care tips from the affordable lawn care pros at Heritage Lawn & Landscape:

• Adjust Your Mower: In the summertime, you should adjust your lawn mower blade to leave your grass slightly taller. That way, the grass can protect the soil and help slow water evaporation in hotter temperatures. Plus, if you leave your grass slightly taller, the roots will become deeper, and in turn, prevent new weeds from growing.
• Water Accurately: While it might sound counter-intuitive, the best way to water your lawn is deeply and infrequently. Instead of turning on the sprinklers for a short period of time each day, water your lawn at night for extended periods a few days a week. Avoid watering your lawn when the sun is at its hottest, as the water will evaporate before reaching the roots.
• Pick Up After Your Dog: Dog waste can cause dead spots in your yard. Pick up after your dog to avoid additional dead spots, and consider creating a mulched area for them instead.
• Don’t Ignore Weeds: Weeds are common in the summer. Be proactive by starting weed control at the beginning of the summer. When you see weeds in your yard, remove them right away before they get out of control.

If you live in the Greater St. Charles, Missouri, area and you’re looking for affordable lawn care from a friendly, professional landscaping company, call Heritage Lawn & Landscape today at (314) 420-6447 to schedule your first consultation. To find out more about their affordable lawn care services, from pruning and seeding to lawn aeration, visit their website.