With watering restrictions in place throughout the Tampa Bay area, many homeowners are concerned that their lawns and gardens will be victims of the drought.
Some folks ignore the restrictions, giving their greenery a drink whenever they please.
Others, like some people in Hillsborough County, force officials to consider stricter regulations because they water so much on legal days. Aside from flouting ordinances or becoming a legal water hog, there are ways to keep drought damage to a minimum. Water in early morning as opposed to late in the evening to prevent fungus from growing on grass and plants. When you cut the lawn, try to keep it about 3 to 4 inches high so the grass retains more water. A sharp blade produces a cleaner cut that heals more quickly and loses less water.