Given that the City of Reno only gets an average annual rainfall of 7.48 inches, with most of that falling in the winter and spring months, trying to keep a green lawn can really give a homeowner fits. Though there are numerous companies that offer Reno lawn maintenance services, the primary task of watering still falls upon the homeowner. However, there are some tips to keep a lawn green and use much less water, especially since nature is so uncooperative in providing it. Watering The first thing to understand is that it only requires about an inch of water per week to maintain a healthy lawn, but the water should be applied just once per week in a good soaking. This is because frequent watering leads to a shallow root system, which in turn leads to a less-than-healthy lawn. Feeding Any smart water conservation plan, however, begins with feeding, which not only improves your lawn's appearance but protects the lawn by strengthening and thickening the grass. A lawn will grow deeper roots that will better absorb water and nutrients if it is well-fed and, therefore, uses the water it does get more efficiently. Mowing How you mow your grass will also affect its use of the water that it gets. If your grass is mowed at the correct height, it will develop a deeper root system and. in turn, better utilize the water and nutrients put into the soil while allowing your lawn to endure heat and drought. Most lawns prefer a mower at its highest settings, which provides a 3- to 4-inch cut. Finally, you should leave the grass clippings on your lawn. They will break down quickly and, in doing so, will return beneficial nutrients to your soil. If you do this, you should mow often so that you don’t remove too much of the grass blade and leave too large of a pile of clippings on your lawn that can end up smothering the grass. You can have a green and luscious looking lawn without using a lot of water whether you maintain your own lawn or have a Reno lawn maintenance service do it for you.
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