By James McAfee
Texas A&M AgriLife
Homeowners know how important water is to a healthy lawn. Water is a limited resource in Texas, and it will become more limited as the population grows. Water rationing programs and rising water prices are already occurring in some areas of the state.
Homeowners can conserve a significant amount of water with no loss in grass quality by learning to water their lawns properly. Most homeowners drastically over-water their lawns. Over-watering can harm lawn quality more than under-watering. To establish an irrigation plan for your lawn, consider soil type, grass variety, management practices, and environmental conditions…