Don t over water your lawn. A good way to see if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass. If it springs back up when you move, it doesn t need water. If it stays flat, give it a good soaking. By holding back on watering, you are promoting a healthier, better-rooted lawn.
Water lawns during the early morning hours when temperatures and wind speed are the lowest.
This reduces evaporation and waste and helps to prevent growth of fungus. Position sprinklers so that water lands on the lawn and shrubs and not on paved areas. Raise the lawn mower blade to at least three inches, or to its highest level. A higher cut encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades the rood system and holds soil moisture. Use a broom or blower instead of a hose to clean leaves and other debris from your driveway or sidewalk.