Column by Scott Anderson, Brown County Agrilife Extension Agent
Right now, our summer temperatures are above normal, and we are way behind on rainfall. All extended forecasts indicate more of the same. We all want nice yards and pretty lawns surrounding our homes. It is becoming real tricky to get that accomplished. We are in voluntary water rationing now and that could change to a mandatory situation before fall.
Texas Extension Turfgrass specialists have developed the water-wise checklist for home turfgrass listed below:
TASK
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Mow at the upper end of the appropriate mowing height range for your species of grass