07/27/2026
The combination of high temperatures and sudden, heavy rain storms has created the absolute perfect breeding ground for stubborn summer invaders like chickw**d, clover, and thistle.
When the weather gets like this, w**ds grow rapidly, and our first instinct is often to cut the grass low to "tidy it up." But that actually makes the problem worse!
Here is your Mid-Summer Lawn Tip to keep the w**ds at bay without damaging your grass:
🌱 Mow High (Raise the Blade): Adjust your mower height to about 3 to 3.5 inches. Taller grass acts like a sun umbrella for the soil. It blocks the sunlight that newly sprouted w**d seeds desperately need to grow, while keeping your grass roots cool and resilient.
✂️ Never Cut Wet Grass: With the frequent rain, it’s tempting to squeeze a mow in whenever you can. But cutting wet grass tears the blades rather than slicing them cleanly, opening the door for fungal diseases and lawn stress.
💧 Let Nature Do the Watering: If we are getting steady rain, turn off the automated sprinklers. Soggy, compacted clay soil robs grass roots of oxygen and invites moisture-loving w**ds. Let the soil dry out slightly between downpours.
Keep those edges clean, keep the mower blades high, and let your grass choke out the w**ds naturally! 🏡✨
