Lawns Need Water!

With a distinct lack of rainfall over the past six or seven weeks, it’s no surprise lawns are looking sad.

Even after a good feed some lawns are not growing very quickly. Some may even look a little yellow in appearance. What’s the reason? How can I make it better?
The good news is, grass is tough stuff and it will bounce back. It will need help. By regularly watering your lawn and not solely relying on rain you can help keep your lawn looking nice.

As a plant, grass relies on water. Many people water flowers religiously but do not see the need to water another plant, grass! After a few weeks lack of water, grass will week to protect itself by forming a layer called thatch.

This layer protects the roots which helps keep the grass alive. However, the layer of thatch creates a barrier which water will struggle to penetrate.

Applying a wetting agent and watering helps to prevent the layer of thatch reaching a level whereby it is hydrophobic. It makes water wetter so that it can get through to the roots and keep the grass watered and healthy.

April 2020 was one of the sunniest Aprils on record. As a result we had well below the average amount of rainfall. This seems to be continuing on into May. To combat the “drought” it’s essential to water your lawn. Try to do it at least once a week, because this will help keep it looking healthy.

Get in touch if you’d like more info on the wetting agent or a watering program.

Stay safe everyone.