I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August
In August, extreme heat and limited rainfall make lawn maintenance challenging. Lawn care expert Chris McIIroy advises against dethatching during the hot month and recommends adjusting mowing frequency based on growth and temperature. Proper watering and timing are essential to keep lawns healthy under drought conditions.
- ▪Relentless heatwaves and water restrictions have left many lawns brown, patchy, and dry.
- ▪Dethatching in August is discouraged because it stresses the grass in high temperatures.
- ▪Mowing should be done about once a week, but can be spaced to 10 days if growth is stunted.
- ▪Light watering and allowing the lawn to provide shade can help the turf survive the heat.
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Home Outdoors Lawn Care I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August Features By Camilla Sharman Published 8 August 2026 Hydration is the key, but it could be tricky this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Relentless summertime heatwaves, paired with consistently high temperatures and scarce rainfall, have left our once pristine lawns looking brown, patchy and parched.
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