--- title: "7 Ways To Beat the Heat: Strategies for Cool Landscapes" description: A beautiful landscape can enhance your property’s curb appeal, increase the value of the property, create safer surroundings and potentially reduce your heating and cooling expenses. However, keeping your landscape looking its best all year round can be challenging. This is particularly true in the summer when the heat, increased foot traffic and lack of… image: https://blog.strategicgrounds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7-Ways-To-Beat-the-Heat-Strategies-for-Cool-Landscapes-in-Hot-Weather.jpg --- [![Strategic Grounds](https://blog.strategicgrounds.com/hubfs/StrategicGrounds_March2019/Images/SG-REVISI-PNG-2.png) ](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/) ###### Call Us Today: #### [** 800-264-3894**](tel:800-264-3894) [Contact Us](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/contact/) # 7 Ways To Beat the Heat: Strategies for Cool Landscapes A beautiful landscape can enhance your property’s curb appeal, increase the value of the property, create safer surroundings and potentially reduce your heating and cooling expenses. However, [keeping your landscape looking its best all year round](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/blog/ultimate-year-round-commercial-landscaping-calendar/) can be challenging. This is particularly true in the summer when the heat, increased foot traffic and lack of rainfall take a toll on your landscape. Fortunately, taking the right steps will go a long way in helping your landscape beat the heat.   ## **The Importance of Cooling Strategies During Hot Weather** The scorching days of summer can be hard on your lawn. This is a time when your lawn needs some extra care and attention to maintain its vibrancy. Thoughtful landscape management in hot temperatures offers several benefits: - **Enhances Outdoor Aesthetics:** Professional landscape management helps maintain the beauty and health of your landscape, contributing to the aesthetics of your outdoor spaces. - **Extends Lifespan:** The right cooling strategies can lead to longevity in your landscape and help you avoid problems down the road. - **Eliminates Pests:** Quality landscape management services in hot weather play a critical role in controlling weeds and eliminating diseases. - **Cultivate Serenity:** Keeping plants and trees healthy and productive throughout the summer months helps to create harmonious and comfortable environments. ## **Cool Landscape Methods to Beat the Heat** Plants can experience stress when subjected to high temperatures over an extended period. To [protect your lawn from the summer heat](https://www.angi.com/articles/spring-landscape-chores-make-summer-easier.htm), you need to keep your plants cool. Here are some simple but effective tactics for cool landscapes. 1. ### Water Carefully Plants need proper hydration to survive the summer heat. Adequate and consistent watering will help roots grow deep and become strong. However, be sure to water plants in the early morning hours to minimize evaporation. 1. ### Mow High When temperatures rise, mow your lawn a little higher. Taller grass helps shade the soil, something that not only keeps the soil cooler but also helps it retain more moisture. Similarly, a higher mow discourages weeds, boosts healthy root growth and promotes disease and pest resistance. 1. ### Apply Mulch Summer mulch can provide several benefits to plants. A two to three-inch covering of mulch will serve as a layer of protection from the heat. It will help the soil retain moisture, protect your plants’ root systems, suppress weed growth and help regulate soil temperature.  1. ### Shade Your Plants To protect plants from severe heat and sun exposure, plan for shade in your garden. This is particularly important for heat-sensitive plants and delicate seedlings. A shade cloth will allow your plants to stay cool while ensuring they still get the sunlight they need to thrive.   1. ### Weed Regularly  Weeds compete with desirable plants for resources such as water, air and nutrients. If not controlled, these unwanted plants can weaken your lawn. To [keep your landscape in good condition](https://blog.landscapeprofessionals.org/managing-summer-weeds/), inspect and weed your lawn regularly. 1. ### Include Irrigation Dry weather is tough on plants, making it important to consider including irrigation in your landscape to ensure efficient watering. Landscape irrigation will help conserve water and keep your plants looking their best, effectively reducing the amount of maintenance needed. However, be sure to [choose the right irrigation system](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/blog/choosing-the-right-commercial-irrigation-system/) for your needs.   1. ### Consider Xeriscaping [Xeriscaping](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/blog/what-is-xeriscaping/) is the practice of creating landscape designs that require minimal watering. This typically involves planning and design, using native drought-tolerant plants, limiting grass areas, soil improvement and efficient water use. ## Team Up With Strategic Grounds This Summer Looking to elevate your outdoor space with cool landscape ideas? Strategic Grounds can help. We are a commercial property maintenance company that offers all maintenance services under one roof. [Contact us](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/contact/) today to learn how we can help you ensure your landscape is ready for the hotter temperatures ahead. 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