August 6th

By Mutt Mulligan

TurfMutt’s water wise tips for summer  

All living things need water in order thrive, including the plants in our family yards. But especially in the hot summer months, it’s important to be wise about our watering practices. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips for a healthy living landscape.

Pick the right plants
The first step to smart watering is selecting the plants, trees and shrubs that are right for your climate in the first place. Picking the right plants for your environment means they will be best suited for the moisture you typically get from Mother Nature.

Don’t over-water
Fight the urge to excessively water your lawn in the summer. When you do water, water deeply so the moisture soaks into the roots. Also, water in the early morning hours before the hot sun causes major evaporation.

Get smart about your family lawn
Take the guesswork out of how much and how often to water by installing smart technologies like soil moisture sensors and drip irrigation. Let technology do the work for you, so you can simply sit back and enjoy your family yard!

Let your grass go dormant
Remember, grass has natural cycles. It will turn brown when it goes dormant, but it’s not dead. Grass is resilient and will green up again when rains return.

For more tips about how to care for your family lawn and to learn about the benefits of living landscapes, go to SaveLivingLandscapes.com.