"larry d" wrote in message
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I live in TN. and we are in arrears 8 inches of rainfall. I have watered
once about a week ago and am concerned about weekly mowing. Will this
just stress the lawn more?? We have an acre of lawn and clay soil.
Watering extensively is too costly. Welcome any thoughts, thanks.

Larry

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Been watchin' the weather now for some time. Apparently the 3 year drought
conditions of Texas have moved east. Lakes have filled up, they're opening
the flood gates and making electricity again.

What I did during the drought period was mow the St. Augustine at the
highest level my push mower has for height. Water started getting scarce in
many wells, some were dry or near dry. I stopped watering the grass in
mid-August. Was watering every week to 2 weeks. I stopped mowing in hopes
that it would help keep more moisture content in the soil. Keep the grass
alive at the root level anyway. Grass appeared dead around late September.
Didn't start cooling off until late October here. Finally got some decent
rain in January, little in February, then has been very good since to date
for rain. Actually saw some mushrooms growing in a shaded area on some
soil covered with cedar (juniper ashe) leaves due to the excessive moisture.
St. Augustine, most rebounded and spreading again. Things looked gloomy for
grass and doubtful of its survival for awhile.

Just publishing this for folks that may be in for a long haul drought.

Dave