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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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