How Do You Make Turf Grass Drought Resistant?
Most places in the United States suffer from occasional drought. When drought occurs, turf grass can look brown and appear dead. Homeowners tend to use valuable water keeping lawns green during these times of stress. Creating a drought-resistant lawn is a much better way to keep a lawn looking green and to save water. Any homeowner can take steps to make their lawn more drought resistant. Mow a lawn often and to the correct height. Turf grass resists drought best when mowed to a height of 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Grass leaves keep the soil cool. Cool soil provides more drought tolerance to turf grass root systems. Keeping grass cut to the proper height promotes leaf growth and cool soil. Spread only the minimum required nitrogen. Three pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet of lawn is the maximum application required to encourage drought resistance. Additional nitrogen promotes overgrowth, which requires additional water. Leave clippings after mowing. Turf grass clippings fall to the soil a
