(By Jared Hoyle, KSU Turfgrass Research and Extension)
I’m going to say it because everyone else is thinking of it. As soon as we started to complain about all the rain, it stops and now its hot and dry. So to help out here are two recently updated publications with information on watering your lawn.
Did you know that about half of the water applied to lawns is wasted? This fact sheet offers tips on turfgrass selection, soil preparation, and maintenance practices to increase watering efficiency.
https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Item.aspx?catId=545&pubId=670
Suggestions for homeowners on maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn while conserving water.
https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Item.aspx?catId=363&pubId=663
**** Picture looks blurry doesn’t it! Thats because this picture was taken when the irrigation was running while it was raining outside. Make sure you take control of your irrigation otherwise it will take control of your lawn…****
