Skip A Week of Lawn Watering During the Cooler Months

Lawns need less water during the cooler months, so residents are encouraged to skip a week of lawn irrigation during this time. According to research by the University of Florida, three-quarters of an inch of water every 10 to 14 days is sufficient for a healthy, vibrant lawn. Lawns and landscaping need water when grass blades are folded in half on 30 percent of the lawn, grass blades are blue-gray, and a footprint remains on the lawn for several minutes after walking on it. 

Skipping a week of irrigation helps grass blades to root deeper into the ground; it also helps conserve drinking water supplies.