16/08/2023
SUMMER GARDENING TIPS: BE WATER SMART👇
While hot, dry summer months require more watering to keep your landscape lush and healthy, keep in mind that overwatering may actually cause more damage to plants and lawns, say the experts at the Purdue University Turfgrass Science Program in Indiana. Consequences of overwatering include increased crabgrass, disease and shallow rooting – not to mention higher water bills and wasting a valuable resource.
Here are easy tips to avoid overwatering plants and grass:
A. Step on it: Grass doesn't always need water just because it's hot out. Step on the lawn, and if the grass springs back, it doesn't need water. An inexpensive soil moisture sensor can also show the amount of moisture at the plant's roots and discourage overwatering.
B. Leave it long: Raise your lawn mower blade. Longer grass promotes deeper root growth, resulting in a more drought-resistant lawn, reduced evaporation, and fewer weeds.
C. Watch your timing: Water during the early morning to reduce evaporation. Watch for drought stress and water as needed if rainfall has been spotty. Focus watering on new plantings to get them established.
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