[header] How to care for your lawn in the summer [title] Mow your lawn once or twice a week. [step] Mowing your lawn regularly is one way to keep it in good health. Mow your lawn twice a week if you have been getting the usual amount of rain for your area, and once per week if your area has been experiencing a drought. 
[title] Keep your lawn at about 2.5 to 3 inches (6.4 to 7.6 cm). [step] This is an ideal height for most types of grasses.