During a heatwave, many people take out their lawnmowers at the worst possible time of day. Mowing during certain hours can be enough to cause your lawn to turn yellow beyond repair.
Stop Mowing Your Lawn Too Short: Landscapers’ Secret to Keeping Grass Green During a Heatwave
The temperature is soaring, shutters are closed to keep homes cool, yet lawnmowers continue to roar in the middle of the afternoon. Many people take advantage of the warm weather to tidy up their gardens and mow their lawns during a heatwave, without realizing the damage they may be causing.
According to the French National Union of Landscape Companies (UNEP), mowing at the wrong time can quickly turn a healthy green lawn into a dry, straw-like carpet.
The problem is not just the heat itself, but the exact moment the mower blades cut the grass. When grass is already suffering from water stress, cutting it too short removes its last line of defense. In as little as two days, the lawn can turn yellow, become hard underfoot, and appear dead. Fortunately, this outcome can be avoided by following a few simple rules.
Heatwave: The Mowing Hours That Can Burn Your Lawn
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