It’s the middle of summer, and man is it hot! As the temperatures soar and rainfall diminishes, how do we keep our lawns looking good? It’s a given that at some point during this summer (and summers to come) you will have restricted water usage due to a drought, so I’ve put together some tips for keeping your lawn from dying!
1. Don’t water your lawn with more than 1 inch of water per week – too much water can damage the grass roots.
2. Water early in the morning – you will lose less water to evaporation.
3. Keep your grass at least 2 inches long – longer grass requires less water and lets less water evaporate
4. Remember – if rain is forcasted for your area, then there is no need to water.
5. Turn some of your lawn into gardens – native plants have adapted to the different weather climates and will need less water during drought seasons.
6. Redirect your down spouts into your lawn or garden – when it does rain, much of the rain water will be directed into your lawn and back into the water table.
Implementing some or all of these tips will keep your lawn looking nice while still conserving valuable water.
