Summer Lawn Care Tips: Navigating Fungus, Bugs, and Watering Challenges

In this episode of the Houston Grass Podcast, Michael Romine discusses essential lawn care practices as summer approaches. With recent rains in the Houston area bringing much-needed moisture, Romine advises on preventive measures for common summer lawn diseases like gray leaf spot and summer patch, recommending the use of fungicides such as Heritage G. He also addresses pest management, focusing on sod web worms and chinch bugs, and stresses the importance of proper watering techniques during hot months. Additionally, Romine provides guidance on laying new grass in the summer, emphasizing the critical need for consistent watering to ensure successful establishment. Listeners are encouraged to raise their mowing height and align irrigation schedules with mowing to minimize stress on grass.

00:00 Introduction and Recent Weather Update
00:34 Preparing for Summer Lawn Care Challenges
01:51 Fighting Summer Lawn Diseases
05:41 Dealing with Sod Web Worms and Chinch Bugs
09:15 Effective Watering Techniques
16:08 Mowing Tips for Hot Weather
17:54 Special Considerations for Planting New Grass in Summer
18:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts