Lawns In North Bay - Due to "HIGH" Water Bills
Let your grass "sleep it off". Is your lawn a little yellowish or brown during the Summer? Don't worry ... this is called 'dormancy' and it's how your lawn protects itself against the heat. It's true ... so, when the weather turns hot and dry, let your lawn sleep. This means no watering, no mowing and no foot traffic. And don't worry ... your lawn will awaken soon enough. Water early! Watering in the morning means less water is lost to evaporation.Water 2.5 cm a week, including rainfall. Most people overwater, yet experts say you only need 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water, a week, including rainfall, maintain a vibrant healthy lawn. Use a rain barrel ... Don't let storm water go to waste. Make sure the downspouts from your home's eaves troughs are disconnected from the sewer system and instead drain into a rain barrel, ...