Help Your Lawn Survive a Drought
The warm-season grasses grown in Texas thrive in hot weather. Zoysia, Bermuda, centipede and other types of warm-season grass experience their peak growth season during the warm months of the spring, summer, and early fall. This increases their drought tolerance, and there are a few additional steps you can take to help your lawn thrive when there is little water available for irrigation.
Watering Efficiently
As long as you have some water available for your lawn, you want to make the most of it. Watering efficiently will minimize wasted water and ensure that the water getting to your grass encourages healthy lawn growth. Deep, infrequent watering instead of small amounts of water every day or so will encourage deep root growth and keep the soil moist for a longer time between waterings. Other tips for saving water include:- water in the morning to minimize evaporation
- check your hoses and sprinklers regularly for leaks
- make sure sprinklers and hoses are adjusted so water is only falling on the lawn, not the sidewalk or other areas of the yard
- keep an eye on the weather so you're not watering right before or right after rain when possible.
- use soaker hoses instead of sprinklers
- avoid creating run-off by watering too much at one time