How to Maintain a Lush Green Lawn in Tetherow and The Tree Farm—Even in August
Keeping your lawn green in August is tough anywhere—but in Bend neighborhoods like Tetherow and The Tree Farm, it’s a true test of strategy. High desert sun, limited rainfall, and sloped landscapes make water management a challenge.
If your lawn is starting to show signs of stress, here’s how to keep it green through the toughest part of summer.
1. Stick to the Right Watering Routine
We recommend watering every other day, twice per day—once in the early morning (4–7 a.m.) and once in the evening (8–10 p.m.).
This schedule gives your lawn moisture when it can absorb it, not when the sun will evaporate it.
Pro Tip for Tetherow:
Because many lawns are sloped, you may need to use cycle-and-soak watering. This means watering in two shorter cycles per session to avoid runoff.
2. Raise Your Mowing Height
Set your mower blades to 3–3.5 inches during August. Taller grass:
Protects the soil from sun exposure
Retains moisture
Encourages deeper, healthier roots
Cutting too short in this climate can kill the crown of the grass and accelerate browning.
3. Spot Treat Trouble Areas (Don’t Overreact)
Lawns in The Tree Farm often have mixed sunlight and soil zones. It’s normal for certain areas to show stress faster than others.
Use a screwdriver to test the soil:
Hard to push in? That spot needs deeper watering.
Soft and soggy? Reduce irrigation and check for sprinkler issues.
Target those areas instead of adjusting the entire system—especially if most of your lawn is doing well.
4. Don’t Fertilize in Extreme Heat
Fertilizer in August can do more harm than good. If your lawn is heat-stressed or dry, hold off until temperatures cool.
Fertilizing now can cause chemical burns and will force the grass to grow when it’s trying to conserve energy.
5. Sharpen Your Blades
Dull mower blades shred grass, creating brown tips and inviting disease. In hot weather, this can make your lawn look worse than it is.
Sharpen your blades every 4–6 weeks during mowing season, especially if you’re mowing weekly.
6. Use Mulching Mode
If your mower has a mulching option, use it in August. Mulched clippings act as a natural moisture barrier and return nutrients to the soil. Just don’t let clippings clump—spread them evenly.
August is Tough—But You’re Not Alone
Tetherow and Tree Farm lawns can stay green with the right mix of watering, mowing height, and weekly care—but it’s a fine balance. Most homeowners don’t have the time to fine-tune every detail.
We’ll Keep It Green So You Don’t Have To
You’ve got better things to do.
Let Edge Landscaping handle your lawn care and landscape maintenance in Tetherow, The Tree Farm, and across Bend. From irrigation schedules to weekly mowing and troubleshooting, we do it all—so you don’t have to.
Reach out today and enjoy a green lawn all summer without the stress.