Lawn Contrary to popular belief, a brown lawn isn't necessarily a dead lawn. Grasses go dormant in times of drought, but will quickly return to life with the fall rains. If a lush green lawn is important to you, and you don't mind mowing, water it regularly, and deeply. If a water shortage is expected, or you hate tending to grass, you may choose to just let your lawn go dormant, and water it as seldom as once a month. Raise the cutting height of the mower.
Taller grass cools the roots and helps to keep the moisture in the soil longer.
Avoid using fertilizers in hot, dry weather. House Plants House plants can be moved outside to a shady, protected spot. Continue to watch for insect or disease damage and take the necessary steps to control the problem. Warmer and drier weather means it will be necessary to water and mist your house plants more often. Odds and ends Be alert to slug and snail damage.