Choose The Right Grass

Not all lawn grass species are the same. Different types of grass do best under different circumstances and in different climates. Therefore, if you choose the most appropriate grass for your yard, you’ll have better results in natural environmental conditions. For instance, a number of modern fescue grass seeds do well with less water and are hardy in climates like those New Jersey experiences.

Tailor Your Watering Schedule

Minimize water waste by learning what your grass needs in terms of water and honing in on the right amount. For example, in general, grass does better with less frequent but deeper watering sessions. As that water is absorbed into the soil, it will support the lawn rather than being evaporated from the surface. That means no water goes to waste. 

Use all the irrigation tools at your disposal to provide just the amount of water every part of the landscape needs. Install a timer and use automatic watering schedules. Use drip irrigation lines to target surrounding landscape rather than letting the sprinklers overshoot. And plant things with similar water needs near each other.

Keep It Healthy

If your lawn starts to look yellow, brown, patchy, or dry, most people’s immediate instinct is to turn up the watering. But the causes of lawn problems may be entirely unrelated to how much or how little you’re watering it. You may have a lawn disease, for example. The soil may not have the right mix of nutrients. Soil may be compacted, preventing oxygen from getting in. Or the lawn could even be wasting energy on weeds. 

When you maintain the overall health of the grass in areas that don’t involve water, you’ll need less water to keep it beautiful. While this may take some additional effort than just watering more, it usually has better — and more long-lasting — results. 

Mow Higher

Did you know that lawns usually prefer to be left a little taller than most homeowners mow? Setting the mower height higher or mowing less frequently allows blades to grow more and develop deeper roots for accessing deeper water. The taller grass also shades the soil from hot sunlight and prevents water-hungry weeds from invading. It may take a little time to get used to, but taller grass is generally healthier.

Plant Less Grass

Don’t assume that a lawn must be an all-or-nothing deal — that you either have a large, lush lawn or no lawn at all. Homeowners today often choose to design a more limited stretch of lawn while complementing it with other, less thirsty landscape options. Your yard can have as its centerpiece a compact but beautiful and healthy lawn which is surrounding by low-maintenance shrubs, native flowers, and hardscaping.

Plant Less Grass

Don’t assume that a lawn must be an all-or-nothing deal — that you either have a large, lush lawn or no lawn at all. Homeowners today often choose to design a more limited stretch of lawn while complementing it with other, less thirsty landscape options. Your yard can have as its centerpiece a compact but beautiful and healthy lawn which is surrounding by low-maintenance shrubs, native flowers, and hardscaping.