Smart watering and saving water resources are not new topics when it comes to Texan lawn care activities and measures. On the contrary, these are probably the hottest topics landscapists, horticulture experts and environmentalists are talking about right now. It is going to be a long, hot summer and as usual, the million dollar question rises again: how can homeowners keep their lush lawns and landscapes and save water (as resource and bills) at the same time? Our lawn care Frisco, TX experts, together with their landscaping McKinney, TX colleagues have come up with a short guideline on how you can implement the principles of smart watering while keeping your thriving turf and vegetation and save some water money in the process.

1. Follow the Basic Watering Schedules

These are not a law per se, but you can adapt them to your own property, depending on the type of soil you own and the species of grasses and vegetations you grow. The main principles of smart watering are as follows:

  • April: water your lawn 2-3 times a week for 15-20 minutes, starting at 4 a.m.
  • May and June: water your lawn every other day for 15-20 minutes, starting at 4 a.m.
  • July and August: water your lawn 3-4 times a week for 15-20 minutes, starting at 4 a.m.
  • September: water your lawn 3 times a week for 15-20 minutes, starting at 4 a.m.
  • October: go back to your watering routine implemented in April

2. Install Smart Irrigation Systems

Due to the hot climate, you need to water your lawn quite frequently. However, if you have an automated landscape irrigation system, you should also consider installing a smart irrigation controller. Check with the water authorities in the area and find out if you are eligible for tax incentives or rebates in case you install such a device. It works basically as a sensor telling the irrigation system when to water and how much water to use. Sometimes they also sense rain falling, so they will stop irrigation to let the rain do its job.

3. Tend to Your Lawn so You Can Save Water

There are a few tips and tricks you can employ to unburden your household expenses – namely the water bills. Our lawn care Frisco, TX experts advise you to:

  • Never water the lawn in midday or during the night.
  • Mow your lawn keeping in mind the recommended mowing heights of your grasses and turf. If you mow the lawn too often or too low, you will make it vulnerable to getting dry, pests and disease.
  • Protect your plants, trees and flower beds from the scorching sun rays by installing clean mulch layers rich in organic substances – they will keep the moisture and protect the vegetation from pests and disease as well.
  • Check your sprinklers at all times and fix any leaks and damages – you lose water for no reason, and you risk over-watering some parts of the property.

Ask your lawn care Frisco, TX company to help you implement the best watering schedules on your property and the smartest ways of saving water and money.