Proper Mowing and Watering Schedules for Meridian and The Bridges Homeowners
Living in Meridian or The Bridges means beautiful homes, tight-knit communities—and lawns that need a little extra care during Bend’s hot, dry summers. If your grass is fading or patchy, the fix may be simpler than you think.
With the right mowing height and watering schedule, you can keep your lawn green and healthy all summer long, even during August’s peak heat.
1. Water Every Other Day—Twice Daily for Best Results
In the high desert climate of Bend, your lawn loses moisture fast. The best way to combat this is to water every other day, twice per day:
Morning (4:00–7:00 a.m.)
Evening (8:00–10:00 p.m.)
This allows the roots to soak up moisture when evaporation is low and keeps the soil from drying out too quickly.
Meridian Tip: Newer sod often has shallow roots. Stick with shorter, more frequent cycles to avoid runoff.
The Bridges Tip: If you have a larger or sloped lawn, use “cycle and soak” programming to prevent waste and get water where it’s needed.
2. Mow Higher, Especially in Summer
Your mowing height is just as important as your watering schedule. Set your mower to 3–3.5 inches during summer months. This helps:
Shade the soil to reduce water loss
Strengthen the grass against foot traffic and heat
Prevent scalp damage on uneven or sloped lawns
Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade in a single mow.
3. Stick to a Weekly Mowing Schedule
Lawns in Meridian and The Bridges typically thrive with a weekly mow, especially when watered correctly. Letting the lawn go too long leads to scalping when you finally cut it—and that stress can cause browning.
If your lawn is growing slowly due to heat, you can stretch to 10 days—but don’t wait longer than that.
4. Use Mulching Blades When Possible
Mulching blades chop grass into fine clippings that return nutrients to the soil and help retain moisture. It’s a great option for both neighborhoods, especially in dry stretches.
Just make sure you’re mowing often enough to avoid clumping.
5. Inspect Irrigation Weekly
Meridian and The Bridges both rely on automatic irrigation systems, but they’re not always perfect.
Check for clogged or misaligned sprinkler heads
Run each zone manually every couple of weeks to spot coverage issues
Adjust runtimes if grass looks dry, especially near driveways, sidewalks, or slopes
Too Busy to Fine-Tune Your Lawn?
We get it. Watering schedules, mowing heights, irrigation settings—it’s a lot to juggle.
Let Edge Landscaping Handle It
You’ve got better things to do.
Let Edge Landscaping take care of your lawn care and landscape maintenance in Meridian, The Bridges, and surrounding Bend neighborhoods. We handle the details so you can enjoy a green, clean yard all season long.
Contact us today and get your lawn back on track—without lifting a finger.