Warm season grasses, such as Bermudagrass and buffalo grass, are becoming dormant and use considerably less water. Cool season grasses are actively growing and still using water, but because of the lower temperatures they need less water. You will need to irrigate less often in warm season grass lawns than in cool season grass lawns. Another consideration is that the trees and shrubs in the landscape also need water now. In fact, they are very active underground at this time of year growing and extending their root systems.
Water is essential, but the plants are using less water now.
Q. My cherry tree has big problem with cherry slugs this year. A. Cherry slugs are the larvae of a saw fly and can severely damage leaves if the infestation is heavy. However, leaf damage at this time of year is not a major problem, but the problem may develop again next year if not treated. You can treat now, with little benefit except to reduce problems next year, or you can wait until next year to treat if the problem develops again. There are a couple of treatment strategies.