Water Conservation For Your Phoenix Sod Lawn
Here are some water conservation tips to use on your sod lawn in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Read the full article here: http://www.evergreenturf.com/Water-Conservation-Ideas-Phoenix-Sod-May2013.php
Timing -- Early morning watering will save a great deal of water compared to mid-day watering, due to varying evaporation levels. Once you've established how much water your Phoenix sod lawn requires, you can set a timer for your lawn.
Drier soil may be more compacted, increasing runoff. If the lawn is drier than usual, consider turning the water off a time or two to allow the water more time to soak into the compacted soil. When dry spells hit, one can allow the lawn to go dormant. Water a dormant lawn just once-a-month, and it will bounce back when the conditions change.
Customized Water Schedule -- A careful analysis of the water needs of each species in the yard, including grass species, will allow healthy growth without over-watering. This is essential in maintaining a great Phoenix sod lawn.
Once the investment is made in watering plants and grass, water retention becomes the next challenge. Organic materials that are turned into compost allow one to both enrich the soil and to reduce excessive drainage. Composting helps to hold water; mulching helps to keep the water in the soil by reducing evaporation. One could say that a lawn itself represents a form of mulching. It is estimated that sod in Arizona will hold rainfall 600 percent better than a wheat field and 400 percent more effectively than a hay field.
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