By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener How do you keep a lawn lush and green, even during the long, hot days of summer? Watering too much means you’re wasting money and valuable natural resources, but if you don’t water enough, your lawn can turn dry and brown. Read on for lawn watering guidelines and helpful watering lawn care tips. Lawn Watering Guidelines Here are the basic guidelines for when and how to water your lawn more effectively. When to Water Lawns The best time to water lawns is when the grass begins to show signs of stress. A stressed lawn will look slightly wilted with a bluish-green tint instead of its usual emerald green. If footprints or lawnmower tracks remain on the grass 30 minutes after you mow or walk across it, the lawn is stressed. You can test soil moisture by inserting a screwdriver, trowel or
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