{"id":92290,"date":"2023-05-22T22:17:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T01:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=92290"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:47:16","slug":"summer-grass-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Your Summer Grass in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arizona summers are brutal with triple-digit heat, almost no rain, and soil that fights you at every turn. But with the right game plan, you can keep your lawn green all season long.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key is knowing your grass type and dialing in your watering, mowing, and fertilizing routine before the worst heat hits. Whether you&#8217;re nursing Bermudagrass in Phoenix or tall fescue in Flagstaff, this Arizona summer lawn care guide covers everything you need to know.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Get expert lawn care help in your Arizona neighborhood from a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">LawnStarter mowing pro<\/a><strong> near you.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>Water deeply every 3 days<\/strong>, adjusting for soil type, recent rainfall, and grass variety. Avoid daily watering.<br>\u2022 <strong>Mow higher <\/strong>to protect roots and keep soil cooler. Never remove more than one-third of the blade.<br>\u2022 Warm-season and cool-season grasses follow <strong>different schedules<\/strong> for fertilizing, aerating, and dethatching.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-0de49025-a07f-4641-b8c4-22bcef315d27\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#0-summer-lawn-care-depends-on-your-grass-type\" style=\"\">Summer Lawn Care Depends on Your Grass Type<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#1-the-best-summer-watering-schedule-is-a-flexible-one\" style=\"\">The Best Summer Watering Schedule Is a Flexible One<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#5-keep-your-arizona-lawn-taller-in-the-summer\" style=\"\">Keep Your Arizona Lawn Taller in the Summer<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#9-fertilizing-your-arizona-lawn\" style=\"\">Fertilizing Your Arizona Lawn<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#12-aerate-during-peak-growing-season\" style=\"\">Aerate During Peak Growing Season<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#13-know-when-to-dethatch\" style=\"\">Know When to Dethatch<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#14-keep-summer-weeds-under-control\" style=\"\">Keep Summer Weeds Under Control<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#15-arizona-summer-lawn-care-calendar\" style=\"\">Arizona Summer Lawn Care Calendar<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/summer-grass-arizona\/#16-faq-about-summer-lawn-care-in-arizona\" style=\"\">FAQ About Summer Lawn Care in Arizona<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-summer-lawn-care-depends-on-your-grass-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Lawn Care Depends on Your Grass Type<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start lawn care, you have to know which grass is growing in your yard. Arizona lawns host both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a>, and what works for one can hurt another.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Low-desert lawns (Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Yuma)<\/strong> typically grow warm-season Bermudagrass, and some homeowners overseed with perennial ryegrass in the fall for a year-round green lawn.<\/li>    <li><strong>High-desert lawns (Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson)<\/strong> rely on cool-season grasses such as tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and ryegrass.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since roughly 9 in 10 Arizona homeowners grow warm-season grass, this guide focuses primarily on warm-season lawn care, noting differences in cool-season schedules.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/best-grass-arizona\/\">Best Grass for Arizona<br><\/a>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/how-to-grow-grass-arizona\/\">How to Grow Grass in Arizona<br><\/a>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/winter-grass-arizona\/\">When and How to Plant Winter Grass in Arizona<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"1-the-best-summer-watering-schedule-is-a-flexible-one\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Summer Watering Schedule Is a Flexible One<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Arizona&#8217;s oven-hot summers, getting irrigation right is your No. 1 priority.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll instinctively want to drench the lawn daily, but that&#8217;s the worst thing you can do.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ento.arizona.edu\/person\/shakunthala-shaku-nair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shakunthala Nair<\/a>, Extension associate with the University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension, says, \u201cIrrigating multiple times a day, multiple times a week, but for shorter durations (e.g., 10 minutes)\u201d is the most common mistake Arizona homeowners make.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It \u201cdoes not allow the water to reach deep into the root zone, because it evaporates before that,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen this happens multiple times a day, it actually causes the roots to suffocate because they never get a chance to breathe.\u201d<\/p>    <h3 id=\"2-best-time-to-water-grass-in-summer-in-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Water Grass in Summer in Arizona<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-watering.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a person\u2019s hand holding a green garden hose, spraying water outdoors on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-89795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-watering.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-watering-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-watering-646x444.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-watering-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Man-watering-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Man watering grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/man-hand-garden-growth-2259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-best-time-water-lawn-in-hot-weather\/\">ideal time to water<\/a> is between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. The air is cooler and the wind calmer, so water soaks into the ground instead of evaporating.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evening watering is a distant second. You avoid midday evaporation, but grass blades can stay wet overnight, which may invite disease.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"3-how-often-to-water-grass-in-an-arizona-summer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often to Water Grass in an Arizona Summer<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEven in the Arizona summer, warm-season grass lawns do not need to be watered every day,\u201d Nair says. The basic rule is to irrigate <strong>no more than once every 3 days<\/strong>. But you need to take into account soil type, shade, grass variety, and recent rainfall.<br><br>Sandy soils dry out faster and may need more frequent watering than clay or caliche soils, which hold moisture longer. And in August, when monsoon rains arrive, many homeowners stretch to once every 4 days.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your lawn is the best guide you have. Instead of following a fixed calendar, watch in the early morning or evening for these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-your-lawn-needs-watering\/\">signs that your grass needs water<\/a>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>About 30%-40% of blades begin to wilt or fold<\/li>    <li>The grass shifts from bright green to a bluish-gray tint<\/li>    <li>Footprints take longer to spring back<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use our calculator to determine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-often-water-grass-summer\/\">how often you should water your lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"4-how-much-water-does-arizona-grass-need\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Water Does Arizona Grass Need?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to soak the soil to a depth of 6 to 10 inches so roots can access moisture for several days. For most Arizona lawns, that means applying 1\/2 to 3\/4 inch per session \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/\">how long you water<\/a> depends on your sprinklers. Nair recommends \u201cabout 30 to 45\u201d minutes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEach irrigation should wet the roots thoroughly and then drain away, leaving the roots free to breathe and grow before the next irrigation comes in. Homeowners can check how far down their irrigation water is reaching and adjust their cycle accordingly,\u201d she says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test your depth with a screwdriver: If it pushes 6 inches into the ground with little resistance, you&#8217;ve watered enough.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Clay and caliche soils need a slower approach. Split sessions into 2 rounds with a 15- to 30-minute break to avoid runoff.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"5-keep-your-arizona-lawn-taller-in-the-summer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Arizona Lawn Taller in the Summer<\/h2>    <h3 id=\"6-recommended-summer-mowing-heights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Summer Mowing Heights<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Grass Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong><strong>(inches)*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mow When It Reaches<\/strong><strong>(inches)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bermudagrass (common)<\/td><td>1 \u00bd &#8211; 2<\/td><td>2 &#8211; 2 \u2154&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buffalograss<\/td><td>2 \u00bd &#8211; 3<\/td><td>3 \u00bc &#8211; 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St. Augustinegrass<\/td><td>1 \u00be &#8211; 2 \u00bd<\/td><td>2 \u00bc &#8211; 3 \u00bc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zoysiagrass<\/td><td>1 \u00bd &#8211; 2<\/td><td>2 &#8211; 2 \u00be<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Perennial ryegrass<\/td><td>1 \u00bc &#8211; 2<\/td><td>1 \u00be &#8211; 2 \u00be<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tall fescue<\/td><td>2 \u00bc &#8211; 3 \u00bc<\/td><td>3 &#8211; 4 \u00bc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky bluegrass<\/td><td>2 &#8211; 2 \u00bd<\/td><td>2 \u2154 &#8211; 4 \u00bc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><em>*Mowing heights for reel mowers are considerably shorter. Consult the UA Cooperative Extension Bulletin, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.arizona.edu\/sites\/extension.arizona.edu\/files\/pubs\/az1681-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Mowing Turfgrass in the Desert<\/em><\/a><em>, for recommended heights.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set your mower blades a notch higher as temperatures climb. Taller grass shades the soil, keeps roots cooler, retains moisture longer, and recovers from heat stress faster.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"7-how-often-to-mow-in-summer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often to Mow in Summer<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Arizona lawns need mowing <strong>at least once a week<\/strong> during summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">one-third rule<\/a>: Never remove more than one-third of the blade height in a single session to avoid stressing the grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the table above to know when to mow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"8-best-time-to-mow-in-summer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Mow in Summer<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"A manual reel lawn mower cutting grass, with fresh green clippings flying through the air during mowing.\" class=\"wp-image-63547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-646x421.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mowing lawn. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/rasenm%c3%a4her-gras-schneiden-938555\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mow in the <strong>early morning after the dew has dried<\/strong>, or in the <strong>late afternoon<\/strong> after the peak heat has passed, and leave clippings on the lawn. These windows give the grass time to heal before the midday sun or nightfall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Alternate mowing directions, especially on clay-heavy soils, to prevent compaction.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"9-fertilizing-your-arizona-lawn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fertilizing Your Arizona Lawn<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arizona desert soils need frequent fertilization because they are naturally low in nitrogen and organic matter. Fertilizing regularly during the growing season keeps the turf dense, green, and better equipped to fight off weeds and disease.<br><br>However, high soil pH compounds the problem by limiting the availability of iron, zinc, and phosphorus. A soil test can identify whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-change-soil-ph\/\">pH adjustment<\/a> is needed before you fertilize.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"10-when-and-how-to-fertilize\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and How to Fertilize<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply fertilizer in the early morning or evening. Use a broadcast spreader and water into the soil thoroughly.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For warm-season grasses:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Apply 1\/2 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet monthly from April through October when nighttime temperatures are above 60 degrees.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Avoid fertilizing overseeded winter ryegrass in the spring until it transitions out.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Skip the September application if you plan to overseed perennial ryegrass for winter color.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For high-desert cool-season grasses:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Apply 1\/2 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in early April and mid-May.<\/li>    <li>Apply 1 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in October and November.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Never apply fertilizers from June through August.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-fertilize-lawn\/\">How to Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"11-fertilizing-tips-by-lawn-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fertilizing Tips by Lawn Type<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hand-Held-Granular-Fertilizer.jpg\" alt=\"a person fertilizing lawn with a spreader\" class=\"wp-image-87446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hand-Held-Granular-Fertilizer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hand-Held-Granular-Fertilizer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hand-Held-Granular-Fertilizer-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hand-Held-Granular-Fertilizer-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hand-Held-Granular-Fertilizer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fertilizing grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/manual-fertilizing-lawn-back-yard-spring-106526951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Established lawns:<\/strong> Use a <strong>slow-release nitrogen formula<\/strong> with added iron. If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-alkaline-soil-in-lawn\/\">soil pH is high<\/a> (common in the Phoenix area), a foliar iron spray is more effective than granular.<\/li>    <li><strong>New lawns:<\/strong> Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/9-faqs-about-applying-starter-fertilizer-to-your-lawn\/\">starter fertilizer<\/a> with higher phosphorus and potassium for root development and stress resistance.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"12-aerate-during-peak-growing-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aerate During Peak Growing Season<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arizona&#8217;s clay-heavy soils compact easily, especially in high-foot-traffic areas.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Core aeration, pulling small plugs of soil from the lawn, is the fix. It opens up channels for air, water, and fertilizer to penetrate deep into the root zone.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key rule: <strong>Always aerate when grass is actively growing<\/strong> so it can recover quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>For warm-season grasses, that means late spring through early summer.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>For cool-season grasses, aerate in fall when temperatures drop, and growth picks back up.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">How to Aerate Your Lawn: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"13-know-when-to-dethatch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know When to Dethatch<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dethatching-Lawn.jpg\" alt=\"person dethatching a lawn with a dethatcher\" class=\"wp-image-87447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dethatching-Lawn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dethatching-Lawn-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dethatching-Lawn-646x323.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dethatching-Lawn-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dethatching-Lawn-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dethatching lawn. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dethatching-lawn-electric-dethatcher-1582317148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thatch is a dense layer of fallen leaves, dead grass blades, dry roots, and other organic debris that accumulates just above the soil. When it&#8217;s thicker than <strong>3\/4 inch<\/strong>, it blocks water, air, and nutrients from reaching the soil.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Warm-season grasses should be dethatched from late spring to around June when they are actively growing and recover quickly.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Cool-season grasses are less prone to thatch buildup, but if needed, dethatch in early fall when growth picks back up.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">How to Dethatch Your Lawn (Plus When to Hire a Pro)<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"14-keep-summer-weeds-under-control\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Summer Weeds Under Control<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best weed control is a healthy, dense lawn. Thick turf shades the soil, making it harder for weed seeds to germinate and for seedlings to compete for light and nutrients.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Problems spike when your lawn thins out and bare patches appear. Weeds like <strong>spurge<\/strong>, <strong>barnyard grass<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-control-nutsedge\/\">nutsedge<\/a> can go from seedling to seed-setting in a matter of weeks during Arizona&#8217;s hot summers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay ahead of your lawn\u2019s weeds:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Apply a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-are-pre-emergent-herbicides\/\">pre-emergent herbicide<\/a><strong> in late winter or early spring<\/strong> when soil temperatures reach 50 to 55 degrees.<\/li>    <li>Water and fertilize stressed patches to thicken the turf before weeds can germinate.<\/li>    <li>Be mindful of where runoff from fertilizer and water diverts, as they can inadvertently feed weeds.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"15-arizona-summer-lawn-care-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona Summer Lawn Care Calendar<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Tasks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February<\/td><td>Apply pre-emergent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March<\/td><td>Check irrigation system; begin watering every 3 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April<\/td><td>Begin fertilizing (skip if overseeded with winter ryegrass); increase watering amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May<\/td><td>Begin mowing; adjust watering for temperature; fertilize; aerate compacted soil; overseed bare spots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June<\/td><td>Water deeply every 3 days; fertilize; dethatch if needed; aerate if not done earlier; overseed bare spots&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July<\/td><td>Adjust watering for peak irrigation month; fertilize; monitor for pests; overseed bare spots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August<\/td><td>Reduce irrigation as monsoon rains arrive; fertilize; overseed bare spots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>Reduce irrigation amount; fertilize (skip if overseeding with ryegrass); prep lawn for overseeding if applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October<\/td><td>Overseed with perennial ryegrass; last fertilization of season<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 id=\"16-faq-about-summer-lawn-care-in-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ About Summer Lawn Care in Arizona<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780891637180\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do You Fertilize Your Lawn After Aerating?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Aerating right before a fertilization session is ideal timing. The holes left by the aerator allow fertilizer to reach deeper into the root zone, improving absorption.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780891642954\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do Native Grasses Need the Same Summer Care?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Native grasses are far less demanding than introduced warm-season varieties. Buffalograss and blue grama need less water, little to no fertilizer, and minimal mowing to stay healthy through an Arizona summer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"17-enjoy-your-green-lush-arizona-lawn-all-summer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy Your Green, Lush Arizona Lawn All Summer<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing green grass through an Arizona summer takes commitment, but you don&#8217;t have to figure it all out yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LawnStarter connects Arizona homeowners with top-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">local lawn care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=aeration\">aeration<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">lawn treatment pros<\/a> who know how to handle Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia, and every other turf type in the Grand Canyon State.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/arizona\/best-plants-arizona-heat\/\">Best Plants for Arizona Heat<\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-9fa5e66e-d446-45fa-bca6-d1add59e9f10\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9fa5e66e-d446-45fa-bca6-d1add59e9f10\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9fa5e66e-d446-45fa-bca6-d1add59e9f10\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9fa5e66e-d446-45fa-bca6-d1add59e9f10\">  <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shakunthala Nair, associate in Extension and community IPM, UA Cooperative Extension, Maricopa, AZ. 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