Experts Tips on How to Keep a Lawn Strong & Healthy During the Drought

Expert Tips to Keep a Lawn Healthy during the drought

Here are the best tips how to save a lawn during the on-going California drought.

  • Increase Lawn Mower Blade Cutting Height – set to 3-5” cutting height so taller grass blades can shade the sod.
  • Mulch and leave clippings – to provide more coverage to sod and roots. Lawns lose more water and nutrients through evaporation when clippings are removed.
  • Aerate and dethatch – at least twice a year to improve water penetration.
  • Fertilize the lawn – every three months.
  • Sharpen mower blade – as needed to prevent blade from tearing grass.
  • Water Schedule – water twice a week. Run the sprinkler for 8 minutes through the cycle, then run a second complete cycle for 2 minutes to soak the lawn). Water in the early morning to reduce evaporation.
  • Check Sprinkler Heads to ensure there is no run-off in the street.

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