Up to 50% of household water is used outdoors to water lawns & gardens!

Below are some ways to keep your lawn hearty and healthy for the summer and keep your water use down.

Deep Watering / Once Per Week

Experts say that lawns need watering only once a week if Mother Nature hasn’t taken care of that already. More frequent watering actually renders your lawn vulnerable to dry spells by restricting the proper expansion of its root system to only the top inch of the soil. Doing a weekly, deep watering technique will expand your lawn's root system downward where it will be less vulnerable to drought conditions.

Mow More Frequently

Removing more than 1/3 the height of your lawn in one cutting puts a great deal of stress on the grass. When in dry spells, adjust your mowers cutting height and allow your grass to grow a little longer. This will allow your lawn to resist drought conditions naturally.

Water Early Mornings

Always water early enough in the day so the grass will dry before nightfall. Grass that says damp for long periods is more susceptible to disease.

Drought

If we do have an extended period of drought and your lawn goes brown, do not worry. Grass goes dormant to protect itself, just like in winter, and will stay dormant until moisture and cooler weather arrives again. However, you should continue to water your trees and shrubbery at least once a week until the dry conditions are over.

Water Friendly Landscaping Ideas

Although the simplest way a homeowner can help conserve our water resources is to use less water on landscaping, there are other ways you can reduce water consumption while still managing your lawn. See the articles below for some additional ideas.

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