*Watering Quick Tips:
*Don't over water; over watering:
- Adds to runoff
- Pollutes and depletes the water supply
- Requires more frequent mowing
*Don't water a lot after fertilization - you can water lightly to help the fertilizer dissolve, but you do not want to cause any runoff because the fertilizer will was away
*Do remove thatch so water can easily reach the soil
*Do aerate your lawn annually, allowing water to go deeper and develop stronger roots
*Do use sprinklers that apply water slowly enough for the lawn to soak up the water, avoid runoff, and apply water evenly, such as the Ace oscillator sprinkler
*Do use a sprinkler timer, e.g., Ace aquatimer water timer, to avoid over watering
*Do repair leaky faucets and hoses