Does that matter if you’re just using it for irrigation?
Does that matter if you’re just using it for irrigation?
Kids playing in the sprinklers risks inhaling droplets of infected water.
I don’t know if that’s the only reason we don’t do it here or even the biggest reason, just that it’s definitely a reason.
Your mowing height is good, though a bit higher could work too. This grass type usually shouldn’t exceed 30-35mm. It’s drought-tolerant, so watering once a week or even every two weeks for an hour should suffice. I have zoysia, which has similar drought resistance.
@Noor
I agree, the less treated water, the better. Zoysia and other warm-season grasses can even go dormant during drought; they’re not dying, just awaiting rain to come back. If it starts to turn blackish, it might need water, or the chemicals could be burning the grass. I avoid using any chemicals; it’s a pain with extensive maintenance if you rely on them.
Carbon products for soil enhancement and mycorrhizal fungi products also. These increase the soil’s ability to retain water and enhance the plant’s ability to absorb water.
I spray my lawn with Dawn dish soap in the spring and the first week of July. Spring and rain wash it in, and in July I water it with a sprinkler. I’m told there’s a surfactant in Dawn that helps the soil absorb and maintain moisture.
@Toby
The common ingredient associated with some lawn applications and dish soap is sodium lauryl sulfate. Dish soap contains surfactants that reduce water’s surface tension, allowing it to penetrate deeper. However, be cautious: dish soap can dehydrate and kill grass, making it not entirely safe for lawns or soils.
I’d recommend a wetting agent—personally, it’s much more reliable and has less negative impact. But soap isn’t destroying the world either.
Have a good infiltration rate, pencil tine.
Your lawn looks amazing.
Wait, how much are you paying for your water bill? For 620 square meters mostly lawn, I’m paying 40 euros during the summer…?
Route your downspouts to rain barrels. Use the free water first!
No thanks.
Wettasoil, Bailey’s Grosorb, or similar wetting agents from Bunnings.
Keep the grass long and water at 2 or 3 am.
Let it go brown.
Don’t water. Save a lot of water and money.
Add micro clover.
Pee on it.
No lawn trolling.