It\u2019s vacation time! Whether you\u2019re going away for one week or more, your lawn will definitely not be part of the trip! Since it might miss you during your absence, it is necessary to take some precautions to ensure its well-being during your time away. In this article, we share our best tips for a durable and healthy lawn all summer long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of the duration of your vacation, we recommend mowing your\nlawn before your departure. If you\u2019re leaving for a period of two weeks or\nmore, it is important not to try to \u201ccompensate\u201d for your absence. In other\nwords, do not mow it too short before you leave because that could make it\nvulnerable to drought and diseases! We recommend lowering the mower a few\nnotches for the last mowing, without exceeding the threshold of 7cm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In times of drought and heat, we also recommend deep watering your lawn,\npreferably the day before or the morning of your departure, keeping in mind the\nmunicipal by-laws, if applicable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your vacation lasts two weeks or less, good news! Your lawn will have\nno trouble waiting for your return. However, if your trip is longer than two\nweeks, we recommend getting help from a neighbour or a specialized company to mow\nyour lawn weekly or bimonthly, depending on the weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason is simple: grass that is too long won\u2019t comprise its health,\nbut a lawn that seems abandoned indicates that you are absent. This becomes an\nopen invitation for potential burglars! Better safe than sorry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you return home, we recommend mowing as soon as you arrive. Note\nthat it may be necessary to mow twice, depending on the length of your absence.\nIf your lawn is too long, cutting it very short all in one go could be very\ntraumatic, so we suggest mowing it for the first time at the maximum height of\nthe mower. Then, a few days later, mow a second time at your usual height. This\nwill leave your lawn some time to recover from the shock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warning! If you notice that your lawn has gone yellow during your absence,\ndo not panic! It is normal for grass to do this in dry, hot weather. It is\nsimply in a dormant state to try to protect itself against the harsh\ntemperatures. Upon your return, water it thoroughly, always keeping in mind the\nmunicipal by-laws. It should get its healthy glow back fairly quickly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n