The recent dry weather has led to water conservation orders in cities like Burlington, Colchester, and St Johnsbury. The conservation order and dry weather has many people concerned about their lawns and gardens.One landscaping company explained that a yellow lawn means the grass is dormant, and when the weather cools down or it rains that will become green again. They also said not mowing your grass can help shade the soil, and prevent it from drying out. Landscapers said that if the dry weather continues, there are things they can do to revive dried-out plants.“First we install liquid fertilizer to revive them. Then we uncover the root system and apply that mixture. That makes it so our plants take on less water and keeps the water table, stable,” explained Dale Flores, owner Vertescape landscapingFor people who take care of their own garden or lawn, Gardener’s Supply employees recommended adding mulch around planted vegetation. They explained that this can keep the roots and soil cool. They also recommend watering infrequently and early in the morning so the heat doesn’t dry off the water. This can reduce daily water use. “I would actually recommend deep infrequent waterings over frequent light waterings. Take a hose putting it right above the root system, for about 15-20 minutes, and let it sink down into the roots,” explained Clara Morlock, a perennial gardener with Gardener’s Supply.Landscapers and gardeners have said they are worried about the health of soil if dry weather continues. And even though perennials and gardens do better than lawns in dry heat, many worry it might create longer last impacts into the fall season. Landscapers encourage gardeners to prepare for dry weather, even with rain in the forecast.
The recent dry weather has led to water conservation orders in cities like Burlington, Colchester, and St Johnsbury.
The conservation order and dry weather has many people concerned about their lawns and gardens.
One landscaping company explained that a yellow lawn means the grass is dormant, and when the weather cools down or it rains that will become green again. They also said not mowing your grass can help shade the soil, and prevent it from drying out.
Landscapers said that if the dry weather continues, there are things they can do to revive dried-out plants.
“First we install liquid fertilizer to revive them. Then we uncover the root system and apply that mixture. That makes it so our plants take on less water and keeps the water table, stable,” explained Dale Flores, owner Vertescape landscaping
For people who take care of their own garden or lawn, Gardener’s Supply employees recommended adding mulch around planted vegetation. They explained that this can keep the roots and soil cool.
They also recommend watering infrequently and early in the morning so the heat doesn’t dry off the water. This can reduce daily water use.
“I would actually recommend deep infrequent waterings over frequent light waterings. Take a hose putting it right above the root system, for about 15-20 minutes, and let it sink down into the roots,” explained Clara Morlock, a perennial gardener with Gardener’s Supply.
Landscapers and gardeners have said they are worried about the health of soil if dry weather continues. And even though perennials and gardens do better than lawns in dry heat, many worry it might create longer last impacts into the fall season.
Landscapers encourage gardeners to prepare for dry weather, even with rain in the forecast.
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