Help! Brown lawn. Too short, Too long, Too much water or Too
I lived in Troy Ill for quite a wile - just across the river. I recall
a master gardeners lively discussion on the subject. Normal temps during growing season - one inch water per week. If temps go into the mid nineties - 1 1/2" per week; 100's - 2". Raise mower to 4-6" in very high heat by buying bigger wheels. The prof said that a wheatfield at 2 or more feet looks great; its the even cut, not the height, that looks good. [Shorten gradually as weather improves] Rain falls at night and doesnt mold unless its a looong duration. Its more important to water every 3-4 days, deeply- [1/2" or more each time in high heat]. Especially the sunny areas. Place tuna cans around to see how long it takes to get a half inch. I bought traveling sprinklers- Sears was better than Nelson [jumped regular size hose so had to by fat ones and gave less water per hour]. Set up the night before, they could be turned on in the am while getting ready for work. A warning - I tried to beat the 11:00am watering deadline for heat- even at 10am, I started a grass fire, and even set afire a wooden stake!!! The fire dept said that that is how many grass fires start. I understand that grasses with 5-ft roots are available- maybe they are on display at the seed places - there is one in Belleville that grows grass samples - and might mix well with what you have. Hey-now Im in Florida - its cooler than you are- hmmm. |
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