How do I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you’re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don’t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don’t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

What is the best grass for striping?

• <div><p>In general, cool-season grasses such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-fescue-grass.htm">fescue grass</a>, ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass are best for creating a striped lawn. Warm-season grasses like bermuda and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-zoysia-grass.htm">zoysia grass </a>don't curl as much, so grass stripes aren't as easy to see. If you live in a climate that’s better suited for warm-season grass, zoysia grass will typically be your best option.</p></div>

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Q: How do I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you&rsquo;re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don&rsquo;t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don&rsquo;t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

Q: What is the best grass length for stripes?

• <div><p>Longer lengths are always better for striping, so mowing your grass to between <b>2&frac12; to 4 inches</b> tall. More length allows for optimal bendiness, plus it helps your lawn stay healthier, too. Remember, never mow more than ⅓ of the grass height at once to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/lawn-looking-lousy-grow-green-grass-these-5-tips.htm">keep your lawn looking green and healthy</a>.</p></div>

Q: How soon after rain can I mow?

• <div><p>You can mow the grass when it&rsquo;s dry to the touch, usually between 2 and 5 hours if it was a light rainfall or morning dew. If the rainfall was significant, you may need to wait up to 2 days until the grass is dry. Touch the grass and soil to determine if it&rsquo;s dry. Be sure to check in shady areas too, as those can take longer to dry out. </p></div>

Q: Should I water my grass after mowing?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s fine to water your grass after mowing, but it is advisable not to water your lawn before mowing. Wet grass will clump up and clog your lawn mower.</p></div>

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Taylor Lawn Care & Property Maintenance

Taylor Lawn Care & Property Maintenance

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

13 years of experience

With over 10 Years, Taylor Lawn Care & Property Maintenance is your solution for all your landscaping and lawn care needs. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"Clark Taylor was very responsive to my request for repair work. He promptly contacted me and worked with my schedule for viewing the project. His explanation of the projects requirements was very detailed. I was impressed with the final results; and appreciated the extra time and attention to cleanup details with no added costs. I would recommend his company highly for any of his listed projects."

Ellen P on November 2024

"Clark Taylor was very responsive to my request for repair work. He promptly contacted me and worked with my schedule for viewing the project. His explanation of the projects requirements was very detailed. I was impressed with the final results; and appreciated the extra time and attention to cleanup details with no added costs. I would recommend his company highly for any of his listed projects."

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River Valley Lawn Services LLC

River Valley Lawn Services LLC

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10 years of experience

River Valley Lawn Services proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Josh did a fantastic job would highly recommend him"

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Fulldrawn Lawncare is a family-owned business with several years of experience in lawn care. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from lawn mowing to landscaping and everything in between designed to meet the needs of each customer. We also are licensed and insured and offer free estimates.

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

First, make sure you’re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don’t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don’t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.

Longer lengths are always better for striping, so mowing your grass to between 2½ to 4 inches tall. More length allows for optimal bendiness, plus it helps your lawn stay healthier, too. Remember, never mow more than ⅓ of the grass height at once to keep your lawn looking green and healthy.

In general, cool-season grasses such as fescue grass, ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass are best for creating a striped lawn. Warm-season grasses like bermuda and zoysia grass don't curl as much, so grass stripes aren't as easy to see. If you live in a climate that’s better suited for warm-season grass, zoysia grass will typically be your best option.

You can mow the grass when it’s dry to the touch, usually between 2 and 5 hours if it was a light rainfall or morning dew. If the rainfall was significant, you may need to wait up to 2 days until the grass is dry. Touch the grass and soil to determine if it’s dry. Be sure to check in shady areas too, as those can take longer to dry out.

It’s fine to water your grass after mowing, but it is advisable not to water your lawn before mowing. Wet grass will clump up and clog your lawn mower.

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