Carbon County home and garden advice from the USDA The United
States Department of Agriculture has issued the following advice
for homeowners for their homes and yards. Here are some rules of
thumb for water use on lawns and gardens. One deep watering is
much better than watering several times lightly. Lawns need
about 1 inch of water each week. If the weather is very hot,
apply an inch of water about every 3 days. Watering to a depth
of 4-6 inches encourages deeper, healthier root development. It
allows longer periods between watering. To measure the water,
put an empty tuna can (or cat food can) on the lawn while
watering. Stop watering when the can is full or if you notice
water running off the lawn. Know your soil type. Different soil
types have different watering needs. You don't need to be a soil
scientist to know how to water your soil properly. Loosen the
soil around plants so it can quickly absorb water and nutrients.
Use a 1- to 2-inch protective layer of mulch on the soil surface
above the root are