Proactive Mid-Season Turf Care in Charleston, SC
Charleston summers are beautiful—but brutal on your landscape. As temperatures rise and rainfall becomes unpredictable, your turf faces serious stress that can lead to permanent damage if not addressed early.
At Pleasant Places, July is the time for proactive turf care and irrigation system checkups. Whether you manage commercial properties, municipal sites, or HOAs, mid-season maintenance is essential to keeping your landscape looking sharp through the heat.
Signs of Turf Stress in July
Grass takes on a gray or bluish tint
Footprints stay visible after walking across turf
Patches begin to thin or discolor
Lawn feels dry and brittle, even after watering
Left untreated, stressed turf becomes vulnerable to fungal disease, weed intrusion, and permanent root damage.
Our July Turf Health Checklist
1. Irrigation Audit & Adjustments
We check for clogged nozzles, low pressure zones, and improper scheduling. Watering in the early morning is key to avoiding disease and water loss from evaporation.
2. Mowing Height & Blade Sharpness
Cutting grass too short in summer causes unnecessary stress. We raise mowing heights and ensure blades are sharp for clean cuts that reduce water loss.
Our Organic Topdressing program is one of the best in the area.
3. Turf Recovery Recommendations
When we see stressed or thinning areas, we proactively recommend aeration, over-seeding, or topdressing as needed. These services help revive damaged turf, improve density, and prepare your lawn to bounce back stronger after summer stress.
4. Fungus Prevention & Treatment
We look for early signs of brown patch and dollar spot—common in Charleston summers—and apply fungicides or cultural controls when needed.
5. Proactive Communication
Your Pleasant Places account manager will provide mid-season insights and help prioritize any needed landscape interventions.
Bonus Turf Tip: Mushrooms Mean Healthy Soil
If you're seeing mushrooms in your lawn this time of year, don’t panic—they’re a natural sign of rich, biologically active soil. While they may be an eyesore for some, mushrooms are actually part of the soil’s process of breaking down organic material and improving soil structure. We’ll remove them if requested, but rest assured, they’re a good sign your lawn is alive and well underneath.
Let’s Keep Your Landscape Thriving
Mid-summer stress doesn't have to derail your curb appeal. Our team is trained to spot and solve small problems before they turn into costly repairs.
Contact your Account Manager to schedule a July landscape health check or ask us about summer turf recovery services.
