After a Summer Storm: Johnstown Lawn Care Checklist for Northern Colorado

1) Start with cleanup, not the mower

• Pick up sticks, leaves, and scattered debris.
• Check low spots for standing water.
• Look for bent sprinkler heads or obvious breakage.

2) Wait for the grass to dry, then mow high

When the lawn is dry enough, use a higher cut and keep your blades sharp. A taller mow helps the grass recover and reduces stress after a storm.

• Do not remove more than one-third of the blade at once.
• Leave the mower bagging decision to the condition of the lawn; heavy clippings can smother weak spots.

3) Water only if the soil actually needs it

After a summer storm, many lawns already have enough moisture. Extra watering can cause shallow roots and fungus pressure.

• Check for soggy areas before starting your irrigation cycle.
• Water early in the morning when you do need to run the system.

4) Watch for thin or damaged patches

If part of the lawn looks flattened, thin, or brown after the storm, give it a few days to recover before jumping to treatment.

• Spot-treat only the problem areas.
• Fill thin turf later so weeds do not claim the opening like they pay rent there.

5) When to call a pro

• You have repeated pooling in the same spots.
• Your mower is leaving ruts or tearing turf.
• You need cleanup, regular mowing, or a better maintenance schedule after the storm.

Serving Johnstown, Berthoud, Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, and surrounding Northern Colorado areas.