Summer is here at last! That means BBQs, backyard cricket, and days spent at the beach – but if your lawn and garden are neglected, it’ll also mean yellowing grass and sad-looking plants. But never fear – the team at STIHL Shop Mount Maunganui is here to help you keep your yard thriving, not just surviving, this summer.
The prep step
At the start of summer, prepare your lawn and garden so they can flourish throughout the season. To keep your yard lush and green despite the heat, you’ll want to:
Weed your lawn and garden – start the season weed-free, making sure to get rid of weeds that will try to take over the lawn like dandelion and dock.
Resow patches – if the winter’s chill killed off any bits of grass in your lawn, plant some new grass seed to fill in the gaps.
Fertilise and mulch – get things in fighting shape with a slow-release lawn food and keep any plants moist with mulch.
Maintain your lawn mower – check the spark plugs, blades, air filters, fuel and oil. Make any repairs needed, or if it’s beyond repair, buy yourself a new one that is up to the task. If your lawn mower is a little worse for wear, STIHL Shop Mount Maunganui has everything you need.
Keep your lawn lush and your garden growing
Now that you’ve prepared your yard, it’s time to do some maintenance to keep your lawn and garden healthy.
Water your lawn and garden – those long, hot, dry days can be a killer for your yard, so make sure to keep things moist. Pop up, timed, and static sprinklers are all an asset for your lawn and garden. Water early in the morning or late evening when it’s cooler and the sun isn’t at its peak.
Get the best out of your lawn mower – the shorter you cut the grass, the harder it has to fight to survive, so keep the grass a little longer than you would in the off-season. Long grass is lusher, greener, and helps deter weeds.
Keep things tidy – from line trimmers to brush cutters to hedge trimmers, stock up on the tools you need to keep borders crisp, edges tidy, and on top of new growth.
Don’t panic and have fun!
At the end of the day, your lawn and garden are meant to be enjoyed so don’t fret over a lacklustre plant or yellowing lawn. There’s nothing beyond repair – you might just have to wait until summer is over, but you can still enjoy the time spent outside!
Speak to Stihl Shop Mount Maunganui
For the advice, tools and enthusiasm that will help you care for your lawn and garden over summer, pop into STIHL Shop Mount Maunganui today.
