Just a few short weeks ago we were wondering when the rains were going to stop. Currently in central Iowa, many lawns are dormant because of lack of rain.
Homeowners have two options for lawn care when it comes to hot, dry weather.
One is to simply allow the turf to go dormant. The other alternative is to properly water the lawn to maintain green turf throughout the dry spell. Dormancy is a natural survival mechanism for cool season turfgrasses. The foliage ceases growth, wilts, and turns brown as the turfgrass plant enters dormancy. While the foliage is dead, the crowns and roots remain alive.