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September 25, 2009

Think deep water

By Kashi Read more gardening
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Did you know that light, frequent lawn sprinklings can waste more water than deep, regular waterings? Most lawns require about an inch of water per week, preferably applied before 8 a.m. Today, challenge yourself to place a bucket under your sprinkler system to see how long it takes for an inch worth of water to accumulate. Then set up a new watering schedule that saves you time and water.

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    AshleyLynn commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’M ALWAYz DOWN 4 SAVE’n WATER. BUT I CAN’T CONTROL IT WHERE I AM. I LIVE N A 2-STORY TOWNHOUSE N FL & THE SPRINKLERS HERE RUN EVERYNYT AROUND 11pm 4 ABOUT 30MINS…I’M NOT SURE IF THIS IS GUD or BAD, LOL.

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    SMARTONE13 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    thats amazing save water drink beer

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    ladykingel commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Actually, it depends upon what type of grass you grow and your type of soil.

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    KatLuvsShoes commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Wow, I never knew a lawn needed only an inch a week. That really will change how I water the lawn in the summer months. Thanks for the great tip.

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