Things You'll Need:
- Wetting agent
- Grass clippings
- Mower blade sharpener
- Sprinkler system
- Understanding of lawn care
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Step 1
Apply wetting agents if possible.
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Step 2
Discontinue fertilization, which causes your lawn to use more water. It also makes drought stress more likely.
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Step 3
Apply grass clippings to the grass. Less water and nutrients will be lost through evaporation.
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Step 4
Irrigate deeply and infrequently.
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Step 5
Raise the mowing height of your lawn mower. Letting grass grow higher forces it to develop and grow deeper roots.
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Step 6
Sharpen mower blades often. Dull blades tear grass which causes the grass to use significantly more water while recovering from stress.
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Step 1
Condition your lawn for drought before water restrictions are put in place, if possible.
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Step 2
Follow water limits once they are imposed.
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Step 3
Check sprinkler systems for leaks to avoid wasting water.
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Step 4
Water every other day. This will save a fourth to half as much water.
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Step 5
Take a soil plug to find out how deep the roots of your lawn are. Water only enough to reach the roots. Any more water is a waste.
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Step 6
Water only at night. Water evaporates during the day when temperatures are higher.
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Step 7
Water Kentucky Bluegrass or fescue lightly after three weeks of drought. It can survive up to a month.
