How to Protect Your Yard During Monsoon Season
With the monsoon season underway in Arizona, it’s crucial to ensure your landscaping not only survives but thrives in this challenging period. Here are some expert tips and services to help protect your landscaping during the monsoon season.
What and When is Monsoon Season?
In Arizona, monsoon season typically spans from mid-June to the end of September. This period is characterized by high winds, dust storms, and severe downpours that can result in flash floods. Occasionally, severe storms bring microbursts, which are intense downdrafts causing winds of more than 100 mph, capable of significant damage to your landscaping.
Check Your Drainage System
Proper soil drainage is essential to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot and other plant diseases. If your landscaping’s soil doesn’t drain well naturally, consider adding organic matter or amending it with sand or gravel. This improves water penetration and prevents excessive moisture accumulation, ensuring plants remain healthy.
In addition to protecting your yard, proper drainage systems can also prevent potential flooding, which could extend to even damaging the walls and foundation of your home. If you have any questions about the quality of your current drainage system, our team would be happy to consult and share a solution for your unique landscaping situation.
Regular Maintenance
Pruning and trimming are vital before the monsoon season starts. Removing dead or diseased branches enhances airflow, reduces the risk of fungal infections, and prevents branches from breaking during storms. Regular inspections for pests and diseases are essential, allowing you to take prompt action to protect plants.
Importance of Irrigation During Monsoon Season
While the monsoon brings significant rainfall, effective irrigation remains important to manage the distribution and consistency of water your landscaping receives. Irrigation systems can help control water flow, preventing over-saturation in some areas and ensuring that plants receive the appropriate amount of moisture.
By utilizing efficient irrigation methods, you can reduce the risk of soil erosion and root damage, ultimately fostering a resilient and thriving landscape even during the most intense monsoon storms.
By following these tips, you can ensure your landscaping stays healthy and vibrant throughout the monsoon season. If you’re interested in having experts look after your landscaping this summer until the end of the monsoon season, contact Victor’s Landscaping Inc. to learn more.
