I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August

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Relentless summertime heatwaves, paired with consistently high temperatures and scarce rainfall, have left our once pristine lawns looking brown, patchy and parched. With drought declarations and strict water restrictions in many areas, restoring that lush lawn back to its former glory seems almost impossible.Making matters worse, as we step into August — traditionally the second-hottest month in the year following July — the forecast shows the extreme heat isn’t letting up anytime soon.The unpredictable climate has left gardeners wondering what to do with their lawns and how to care for them in August. To solve the conundrum, I asked Chris McIIroy, lawn care expert at The Grass People, to share the dos and don’ts of tackling lawn care this month.The dos and don'ts of lawn care in AugustDon’t dethatch

(Image credit: Shutterstock)Removing natural debris that has settled on your lawn might seem tempting and help watering efforts, but in peak summer, the experts warn against it.McIIroy says, “Dethatching in August is generally not recommended. The process can be quite stressful for your lawn, and combined with the summer heat, it could do more harm than good. It’s best to wait until the cooler, more forgiving months in early fall for dethatching.”Do mow