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A GUIDE TO LAWN CARE

HOW DO I GET GREEN

GRASS DURING A DROUGHT?

SIGNS OF DROUGHT.

You can tell if your lawn has

drought stress by looking for the

following:

• Your grass changes color from bright

green to blue green or dull grey.

• You notice your grass wilting, or rolling

and folding in the heat.

• Footprints and lawn mower tracks stay

visible. Healthy grass should spring

back immediately after being stepped

on.

HOW CAN I GET GREEN GRASS IN A

DROUGHT? Even if you’re dealing with a drought, it’s

not impossible to get green grass.

A good tip for drought is to minimize

activity on your lawn.

• Keep foot traffic off of your lawn. Less foot

traffic means less wear and tear on your lawn

during a drought.

• If you know for certain your lawn is drought-

stressed, do not mow until it has returned to

health.

HOW CAN I GET GREEN GRASS IN A

DROUGHT? When mowing the lawn during a drought,

it’s best to keep a few things in

consideration.

• Mow your lawn less. The less stress caused

by mower treads and footprints, the better.

• Keep your mower’s blades sharp. A cleaner

cut means your grass doesn’t have to spend

as much energy healing itself.

• Mow higher. Having grass that’s at least 3 ½

inches tall gives it a chance to develop a

deeper root system, shades the soil, and

conserves water.

HOW CAN I GET GREEN GRASS IN A

DROUGHT? Proper watering can also keep your lawn

green during a drought.

• Lawns wilt from a lack of water. If your grass

doesn’t bounce back after being stepped on,

it’s time to water it.

• It’s best to water your lawn 2-3 times a week

before the sun rises.

• Don’t water at night. Watering in the evening

or overnight can attract pests and lawn

disease.

HOW CAN I GET GREEN GRASS IN A

DROUGHT? Paying attention to how much thatch is in

your lawn can make a huge difference in

keeping it green during a drought.

• Thatch is a build-up of mown grass between

the surface and the good soil.

• Having a heavy layer of thatch can mean

your grass’ roots growing in it instead of soil

• A TruGreen professional is your best bet for

keeping your lawn’s thatch from getting out of

control.

For more tips and tricks from America’s #1 lawn care company, visit our YouTube page.

BENEFITS OF

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE There’s a great deal of science

and care behind dealing with

droughts. Hiring professionals is

a smart choice and here’s why:

• The TruGreen PhD-certified specialists’ years of

experience and science-based solutions can

help you target your yard’s individual problems

when you need to know exactly how to get your

grass green.

• TruGreen’s targeted solutions include treatments

specially designed to help drought-stressed

lawns.

• TruGreen’s own TruExpertSM Certified

Specialists will conducts a Healthy Lawn

Analysis® at your home. This examination will

determine what your lawn might be suffering

from, and what it will take to get it healthy.

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with a PhD-certified specialist today!

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drought stress.