Irrigation Tips For Lawns Water is a limited resource in Texas
and it becomes more limited as the population grows. Watering
the home lawn properly can improve grass quality yet still
conserve water for future generations. Many times, home lawns
are over-watered and over watering can harm lawn quality more
than under watering. Several factors need to be considered when
starting a home lawn water program. Soil type, grass variety,
management practices and environmental conditions all can impact
the irrigation plan for a home lawn. What type of soil do you
have in your lawn? Clay soils tend to retain the most water and
thus need watering less often. Sandy soils retain less water but
less water is needed to properly wet sandy soils. A loamy soil
is a soil with a mixture of clay and sand together. Loamy soils
retain a moderate amount of water. The proper grass species also
is important in the home lawn for water management. Grass
species vary significantly in their water needs and drought
resistance. Bermudagrass