Summer in Washington County means sunny skies, longer days—and bigger demands on your yard. At Preferred Landscape Services, we’ve spent over 20 years helping homeowners maintain stunning, healthy landscapes through the hottest months of the year. Whether you live in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, or Cornelius, a few key changes can make all the difference in how your outdoor space handles the heat.

Here’s one of our top professional tips to keep your landscape thriving all summer long.

💧 Pro Tip: Adjust Your Watering Schedule and Mowing Height

During the summer, lawns and plants require a different care approach than they do in spring or fall. Overwatering can cause shallow roots and disease, while mowing too low can stress grass and invite weeds.

Preferred’s Summer Lawn Strategy:

• Water deeply, but less often. Instead of daily sprinkling, give your lawn a long soak once or twice a week. This promotes deeper, more drought-resistant roots.

• Raise your mower blade. Keeping grass around 3–4 inches tall provides natural shade for soil, conserves moisture, and supports root health.

• Consider smart irrigation. Our team installs RainBird smart controllers that adjust watering based on the weather—saving you water while keeping your lawn healthy.

🌱 Keep Beds & Borders Sharp with Light Summer Pruning

Flower beds and shrubs can quickly get wild during the growing season. Light pruning, edging, and weeding help maintain a clean, intentional look—and improve plant health at the same time.

• Trim back spent blooms to encourage new growth and maintain airflow around stems.

• Edge and clean up borders to define spaces and prevent overgrowth.

• Use mulch to help soil retain moisture and reduce weeds.

With our Level 2 maintenance package, we handle this weekly—mowing, edging, fertilizing, and pruning—to keep your yard looking fresh all season.

🏡 Landscaping That Works With the Washington County Climate

Our summers tend to be dry and hot, with occasional bursts of rain. That means your lawn and garden need just the right balance of care—something we’ve fine-tuned across decades of working in this region. Whether it’s selecting drought-tolerant plants, adjusting irrigation, or designing stone walkways that stand up to sun and use, we always prioritize long-term sustainability and local conditions.

✅ Stress Less, Enjoy More

By following a few simple but impactful strategies—watering wisely, mowing high, and refreshing garden beds—you’ll set your outdoor space up for success all summer long. If you want expert help, Preferred Landscape Services is ready to maintain, upgrade, or completely transform your yard.

📞 Let’s Talk About Your Landscape

Serving Hillsboro and the greater Washington County area, we’re proud to offer high-quality landscaping, synthetic turf, sprinkler systems, retaining walls, patios, fire pits, and more.

Visit preferredlandscapeservices.com or call (503) 782-5900 for a free quote and let’s make your landscape something you love all summer long.