APRIL TEMPERATURES
In North Jersey, the month of April brings a variety of temperatures that can affect the growth of your lawn. In Morris County, the average temperatures in April are a high-temperature average of 62 degrees Fahrenheit, and an average low temperature of 38 degrees. It is not a common occurrence, but there have been situations in history in which April temperatures have soared to over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, there have been some instances where New Jersey temperatures, have dropped to the low 20s. According to the weather predictions for this April, the expected temperatures for 2019 are to be slightly above average, so you do not have to worry about any extreme weather situations this season!
APRIL PRECIPITATION
The month of April has a reputation for being a very rainy month. In Morris County, the average amount of precipitation for April is 4.65 inches. When looking at the overall precipitation in the area of Morris County, the month of September average around 5.32 inches which is the highest average of any month, when looking at history rain is the only amount types of precipitation that fall in April, snow, and flurries can be a common occurrence in the early weeks of the month. Back in April 1915, there was a storm that brought 14 inches of snow, and that is not an April fool’s joke! Fortunately, with the temperature predictions we have for this season, we should not have any large snow storms, but we can expect a typical amount of rain.
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR LAWN DURING APRIL?
When April rolls around it is time to begin, it is time to start cutting your lawn! In April if you have cold weather grasses which are common in Morris County, it is best to mow your lawn around 3 inches. Lawns should be cut to 1-2 times per week depending on how fast your grass is growing. When cutting your lawn, you must always ensure to have a sharp blade, many people neglect to sharpen their lawn mower blades, but that is a must if you want your lawn to be healthy and have a clean cut look to it. As for watering and rain, typically you do not need to water your lawn in April, there is usually enough rain to keep your lawn hydrated and healthy. If temperatures begin to rise, and there is no rain than you can water your lawn periodically. If you are fertilizing your property be sure to be aware of the rain forecast because if you are fertilizing before a storm the fertilizer will be washed away, and your lawn will not have enough time to take in the nutrients of the fertilizer. When spreading fertilizer, it is always important to be aware of the sewage systems and waterways because the fertilizer can cause severe damages to the wildlife fertilization in that area.
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