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☀️ Beat the Burn: Summer Lawn Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
No fertilizer? No problem. These DIY tips keep lawns lush without the chemicals.
Waves Pest Control
June 02, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes
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Let’s make your lawn the MVP of the neighborhood. Lace up, folks!
👋 Hey there !
Quick heads-up: the fertilizer blackout period is here (started June 1 for many Florida counties). That means no nitrogen-based fertilizers through the summer — but don’t worry, we’ve got your lawn’s back.
This week’s newsletter is packed with low-key genius tips to keep your grass happy, green-ish, and way less needy during the hottest months. From coffee ground hacks to clover cover-ups, smart watering tricks, and even a reminder that yes, your grass type actually matters, we’re making sure you’re prepped before the summer chaos sets in.
Let’s get into it. Your future lawn is already grateful. 🙏
☕️ Your Lawn’s New Favorite Brew? Used Coffee Grounds
From cup to curb appeal — now that’s a glow-up.
You know that pile of used coffee grounds sitting in your kitchen trash? Yeah — your lawn wants in on that.
Turns out, those spent grounds are low-key amazing for Florida grass. They’re packed with small but mighty amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) — plus micronutrients like magnesium and calcium. Basically, all the nutrients our nutrient-poor sandy soil is begging for.
Even better? Microbes in Florida’s sandy soil break it down slooowly, which means:
A steady trickle of nutrients over time
Improved moisture retention
Better soil texture the more you use it
☕💡 Coffee grounds = natural, time-release fertilizer.
Couple quick tips:
Don’t pile it on thick. Coffee grounds can get moldy. Mix them with mulch, leaves, or grass clippings for best results.
Spread lightly. Think Parmesan on pasta, not a triple espresso dump.
It’s free, eco-friendly, and your grass will look better than your neighbor’s (just saying).
From morning brew to backyard boost — turns out your old coffee is the lawn hack you didn’t know you needed.
✂️ Mow High, Skip the Bag — Your Lawn Will Thank You
Don’t bag it, baby — let nature do its thing.
Here’s a Florida lawn hack that feels almost too easy: cut your grass a little taller and don’t bag the clippings.
That’s it. Seriously.
When you mow at around 3–4 inches high and only trim a third of the blade at a time, your grass:
Shades its own roots (keeps moisture in, weeds out)
Grows deeper roots (hello, drought resistance)
And just looks way healthier overall
But here’s where it gets good — grasscycling. Fancy word, simple idea: leave the clippings right where they fall.
💡 No, they won’t cause thatch. The clippings break down fast, feeding your lawn with free nitrogen and organic matter — especially helpful on Florida’s nutrient-light, sandy soils.
Even better? It means:
Less fertilizer needed
Fewer pest problems (healthy lawns crowd out bugs)
Way less effort on your end
Use a mulching mower if you’ve got one, but even a regular mower will work if you don’t go too heavy.
High cuts + no cleanup = low-maintenance, high-reward lawn.