HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-07, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009. PAGE 13.
For lawn care afficionados,
perhaps no time of year is more
frustrating than summer.
While the warmer time of year
affords homeowners more time to
work on their lawns, excessive heat
can also make those efforts seem
futile.
Depending on where you live,
drought restrictions could also
prove irritating, limiting the amount
of water you can use to keep
your lawn looking lush and
healthy.
However, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) notes the
importance of such restrictions, and
offers the following tips for
watering your lawn.
While these tips can help keep a
lawn healthy through the heat, it’s
important to check that they are in
accordance with any local
restrictions.
* Water during the coolest part of
the day.
Should you drive past a golf
course or outdoor sports complex in
the early morning hours of
summertime, you’ll likely notice
the sprinklers on. That’s because
it’s often ideal to water during the
coolest time of the day, which in
summertime is frequently early
morning.
Water attracts the sun, so
watering at midday could result in a
burned lawn.
Also, cooler temperatures will
lead to less evaporation, meaning
your lawn will get the water you’re
intending for it.
* Don’t waste your water. Too
often homeowners are wasting
precious water by setting sprinklers
to water their driveways and
sidewalks. This isn’t intentional but
it is wasteful.
When setting sprinklers, make
sure they’re situated to water only
the lawn and garden, and not
asphalt or concrete.
This is especially important when
watering under drought restrictions
when you need to get the most out
of the water you’re allowed to
use.
* Mulch around trees and shrubs.
Mulch can be especially valuable
when watering trees and shrubs.
Because mulch retains moisture
during hot weather, it can
significantly reduce the need for
watering during warmer months.
Many landscapers feel mulch, in
addition to its practical appeal, also
adds aesthetic value to a landscape.
It can also minimize weed growth.
* Water different plants
differently. Not all plants are the
same, and each requires varied
amounts of watering. For example,
trees and shrubs have deeper root
systems than shallow-rooted plants.
Therefore, trees and shrubs require
longer but less frequent watering, as
their root systems can retain water
longer.
Shallow-rooted systems don’t
require as much water with each
watering, but need more frequent
watering sessions.
If you don’t have a landscaper
who takes care of your property,
consult a local professional for
advice on how to more efficiently
and effectively water each plant,
tree and shrub on your property.
Watering as weather warms
Keep it fresh
Keeping a lawn and garden healthy through the warmer
months requires effective and efficient use of water,
particularly during drought restrictions. (MS photo)
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