The outdoor conditions in Florida in the mid-to-late-summer months, like July and August, can be excruciatingly hot and miserable. It is vital to know the proper ways to safely care of your yard in the summer so you can avoid possibly life threatening consequences. In this blog post, we will give you safety tips on how to maintain your yard during the dog days of summer.
Keep Watch of the Heat Index and Advisories
The Florida sun and the heat it produces is NO joke and should not to be taken lightly. During the late summer months in July and August, the average temperatures can range from 73° F and 95° F. We highly recommend checking the weather on a daily basis and seeing when is the coolest time to maintain your yard. It is not uncommon for Floridians to start their yardwork towards the end of the day around 5-6 PM because that is typically when the temperature starts to go down. The sun will still be out however, it is much more tolerable during those times.
Stay Hydrated
A study done by the National Library of Medicine states, “The average amount of sweat that adults produce is around 1 liter per hour when in hot environments.” Dehydration can occur quickly if you don’t plan accordingly and drink small sips of water throughout your time outside in the heat. Maintaining electrolyte levels is also very important, so do your research on which food or drink electrolytes sources work for you the best.
Wear Protective Clothing and SPF
Getting a sunburn is not fun… at all. It also damages the largest organ on the body. Before going outside to do yardwork, it is vital to apply sunscreen everywhere before wearing protective clothing. UV rays can pass through clothing and affect your skin so just because you wear a hat, long sleeves and pants, you still need to wear sunscreen to be fully protected.
Take Breaks
Making your lawn look good can take up hours of your precious time. Mowing, trimming, weed eating, and edging can be a timely process so you should definitely take short breaks to hydrate, refuel, and spend a few minutes inside cooling off in the air conditioning or fan.
Caring for and maintaining your yard during the high temperatures here in Northwest Florida can be dangerous, but if you take these tips into consideration it will definitely help you to ensure your safety and well being and also allow you to make your yard stay looking nice and cleaned up. If you would like a team of professionals to take care of the work for you, we’d be happy to help! Give us a call today at (850) 217-4285 or get a free quote within minutes and we’ll help you with your lawn care and landscaping maintenance by providing excellent service at an affordable price.