Your June checklist
Water deeply, 1–1.5 inches per week
Including rainfall. Early morning watering reduces evaporation and disease risk.
Raise the mowing height slightly
A slightly taller cut shades the soil, reduces water loss, and protects crowns from heat stress.
Second fertilizer application
Bermuda is a heavy feeder in summer. A June feeding keeps color and density up.
Watch for chinch bugs and grubs
Hot, dry spots along driveways and sidewalks are where chinch bug damage shows first. Check spreading brown areas promptly.
Keep edges and beds tidy
Fast growth means edging and bed maintenance need attention to keep the whole property looking sharp.
Pro tip
If footprints stay visible on the lawn, it's thirsty — that's the earliest sign of drought stress.