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Five Lawn-Watering Tips for Summer in Minnesota
Watering your lawn doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Follow these easy lawn-watering tips to save money and conserve water during summer in Minnesota. Assess Your Lawn’s Needs Your lawn probably doesn’t need as much water as you think. Depending on its soil type, as little as one half inch of water per week may be enough. You can check your lawn’s hydration by walking on it. If the grass blades don’t spring back quickly, it means they lack the water to do so. A grayish or dull color also indicates your lawn needs water. Time Your Lawn Watering The most efficient lawn-watering schedule is generally one time or less per week. This can be even less frequent depending on how much rain your lawn receives. Infrequent but deep waterings allow the water to soak to the recommended depth of six inches. Watering early in the morning and in the evening also gives water a chance to soak into your lawn without evaporating during the hot daytime sun. Delano Municipal Utilities maintains watering restrictions during the warmer months as recommended by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. These rules stipulate specific watering times and frequencies based on odd and even addresses. From May 1 through October 1, watering is only permitted before 7 […]
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