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Deep water lawns, trees and shrubs to encourage deep rooting and avoid heat stress.
- Do not start new lawn from seed now. The young grass will not survive the summer heat.
- If you have a new lawn you can add another application of seed, six months later to increase the turf density.
- Watch out for yellow patches, leaf curl or poor growth. Increase watering if you notice any of these signs.
- Water lawns regularily. Set your lawnmower at a higher lever. Longer grass will shade the roots from heat. Don't forget to save your clippings for the compost pile but never add your cuttings after a weed treatment.
- Feed lawn and outdoor potted plants with slow release nitrogen fertilizer.
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Tips for Lawns and ground cover
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