I have officially reached the point where I think Mother Nature has been studying my watering schedule.
Every time I think I’ve got the lawn figured out, she changes the rules.
One day it’s 95 degrees.
The humidity drops to 15%.
Then comes that relentless afternoon breeze that seems determined to pull every last drop of moisture out of the soil.
It feels like she’s leaning over my backyard fence with a grin, saying:
“Nice watering schedule you’ve got there. It’d be a shame if I sent 95 degrees, 15% humidity, and a stiff afternoon breeze.”
This season has been a battle.
I’ve adjusted my Orbit watering system, watched the forecasts, watered before sunrise, reseeded bare spots, mowed to keep the HOA happy, and crossed my fingers every time a storm cloud appeared on the radar.
Some days the lawn looks like it’s making a comeback.
Other days it looks like Mother Nature won another round.
The truth is, Colorado summers don’t hand out participation trophies. Between the blazing sun, low humidity, and nonstop wind, keeping a lawn healthy can feel like a full-time job.
But I’m not waving the white flag.
The plan now is simple:
- Keep the healthy grass alive.
- Give the struggling areas a fighting chance.
- Remember that fall is often Colorado’s real lawn-growing season.
If you’ve been fighting the same battle this year, you’re not alone. Sometimes the scoreboard favors Mother Nature.
For now.
I’ll be back in the yard tomorrow morning, coffee in one hand, hose timer in the other, ready for the next inning.
Game on, Mother Nature.
It’s My Life 