{"id":1006,"date":"2012-08-01T13:04:13","date_gmt":"2012-08-01T13:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weingartz.com\/expert-advice\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2012-08-01T13:04:13","modified_gmt":"2012-08-01T13:04:13","slug":"the-dog-days-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wgz.powerweb.app\/expert-advice\/2012\/08\/the-dog-days-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dog Days of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heat advisory, Ozone Action Day, Scorcher; all different names for the same thing, hot!\u00a0 You hear it every morning\u00a0either on TV or on the radio.\u00a0The newcaster is predicting another hot, humid day.\u00a0 All of this is an indication that we are deep in the dog days of summer.<\/p>\n

Everyone has heard it before, the dog days of summer, but what does it really mean?\u00a0 The dog days of summer fall from July 3rd<\/sup> to August 11th<\/sup>, the 40 hottest days of summer according to The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/em>.\u00a0 Traditionally, the dog days of summer also coincide with the days of the year with the least rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere.\u00a0 The term dog days actually came from the Ancient Romans and their belief that Sirius, <\/em>which is one the largest stars of the Canis Major<\/em> constellation, was the \u201cdog star\u201d.\u00a0 During the summer months the star Sirius<\/em> appeared to rise and set with the sun and the Romans believed that the \u201cdog star\u201d added to the heat provided by the sun.\u00a0 Over time, the Egyptians also argued this to be true.\u00a0 We now know however, that the increased heat during the dog days of summer is due to the tilt of the earth, allowing the northern hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight.<\/p>\n

Whatever the cause, the dog days of summer are hot and miserable for most.\u00a0 This is the time of year when you drive down the street and see yellow and brown lawns because of the blistering heat and lack of rain.\u00a0 But, even your lawn can survive the dog days of summer!\u00a0 Here are a few tips to help keep your lawn green and healthy even when the weather does not cooperate.\u00a0 First, you need to keep your lawn hydrated.\u00a0 During this stretch of time there is typically not a lot of rainfall so it is important to keep your lawn hydrated.\u00a0 When thinking about hydration it is important to water your lawn correctly.\u00a0 When watering, you need to water deeply.\u00a0 Many people turn sprinklers on briefly each day, but in order for the water to reach the roots a long thorough soak is necessary.\u00a0 Also, to get the most out of your watering it is important to water your lawn before the heat of the day.\u00a0 That way the water is less likely to evaporate before it reaches the roots.\u00a0 Ideally you should water your lawn before 10:00 am.\u00a0 Another important consideration to make is how you are mowing.\u00a0 During the summer months your lawn will stay healthier if you mow your lawn regularly with your blades set at 3.5 to 4 inches.\u00a0 This will help to shade the soil, promote root growth and preserve moisture.<\/p>\n

With a little work and patience your lawn will be able to survive the dog days of summer looking lush and green.\u00a0 Now remember, when you are working on that lawn in the hot sun to keep yourself hydrated and try to stay cool so that you too can survive the dog days of summer.<\/p>\n

Why Weingartz?<\/p>\n

Weingartz, family owned and operated, began in 1945 as a farm supply store for local Michigan families. In the 1970s, we began to focus exclusively on outdoor power equipment. Over time, we morphed into the \u201cpower equipment superstore\u201d that now defines all of our locations. The staff and experts at Weingartz work diligently to provide the best service possible and give honest and helpful advice to each and every customer.<\/p>\n

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