2006-08-01 09:56:46 · 9 answers · asked by Vexer D 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sometimes grass doesn't really die in a drought, it just goes dormant. I've seen my whole front yard, which is St. Augustine grass, turn completely brown and then one nice rain shower will turn it green again.
Never cut grass too short. It leaves the roots open to the sun.
Trees probably suffer more than grass does after a long drought.
When you water trees, be sure to water as far out as the longest branch. The roots go out that far.
2006-08-01 10:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Don't cut it until the drought is near to being over. If you do cut it don't cut it short- 3 or 4 inches on the first cut. Anything shorter will kill it.
IF you cannot water during a drought then try not to walk on the grass, don't cut it and try not to let your animals urinate on it. Keep them on the sidewalk or street. Pull out the weeds by hand and pull the stragglers off the walkways by hand instead of cutting them. The grass will come back.
2006-08-01 17:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by bootsjeansnpearls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water it in the morning hours. For at least a couple of hours. You also can plant some grass seed to make up for what ever grass you have lost ed. Just make sure you water it alot. Don't water at night because it can grow mold because of humid weather. Good Luck
2006-08-01 17:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by lovethose_baskets 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it. Most grass goes dormant during periods of drought.
2006-08-01 21:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest looking into alternatives. Obviously, grass does not want to grow in your area. Try saving a patch of grass big enough for your dog to hang out (if you have one) or for your kids to play (if you have any), Otherwise, turn the rest of your yard in to a garden, whether it be filled with rocks, flowers, etc...
Here's a new type of grass that's getting rave reviews too:
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/article/0,20633,783782,00.html
2006-08-01 17:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by magerk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water!
2006-08-01 16:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by jptheman25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm - if this is going to be a long term thing, you might want to consider substituting a succulent garden. See the photo linked below -- they are beautiful! And no mowing! Good luck!
2006-08-01 17:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a friendly snake charmer if he is any good with grass
2006-08-01 17:00:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots and lots of water
2006-08-01 17:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋