High temperatures and dry conditions can make summer tough on the lawn, but regular maintenance and the proper tools can keep grass green and lush throughout the season. Summer is also the perfect time to get your yard ready for cooler temperatures ahead. Your local tool rental shop can provide all the equipment you need for a beautiful lawn all summer long.

Essential Summer Lawn Care Steps

1. Aerate the Soil

Regular aeration prevents soil compaction, promotes root growth, and enhances the absorption of water. If you have cool-weather grass like fescue, wait until temperatures drop before aerating. However, Bermuda grass and other species that thrive in warm weather should be aerated late in the summer.

2. Edge the Grass

Tidying up the edges around your lawn gives the entire area a crisp appearance and emphasizes the details in your landscaping. Edging also keeps your grass from invading garden areas, prevents it from growing over pathways, and stops mulch from spreading across the lawn.

3. Mulch Garden Areas & Trees

Mulching in the summer promotes healthy plants by blocking the growth of weeds and trapping more moisture in the soil. Wood chips and other organic materials also act as a fertilizer, depositing nutrients into the soil as it decomposes over the fall.

4. Chip Fallen Branches

Weak or dead tree branches knocked loose in summer storms can produce excellent mulch, so pick up a wood chipper at your local tool rental store. Chipping branches also makes the entire house look cleaner and can help control pest infestations.

Hamilton Rental Center Inc. offers everything you need to keep your grass healthy and beautiful. They have an extensive selection of top lawn care equipment — from lawnmowers to wood chippers and stump grinders — and a reputation throughout Hamilton, OH, for customer-friendly service. Their fair pricing and flexible tool rental schedules ensure you get what you need when you need it. Visit their website for more information on tool rental options, call (513) 868-8665 with questions, or stop by the shop.