Godfrey’s has published 7 easy tips that are sure to make your lawn green.

I was very surprised by this one, I was under the impression that short daily watering was the way to go, but apparently that’s not the case:

Water Occasionally
If a summer drought threatens, water the lawn thoroughly before hose-pipe bans prevent any extra watering. Water deeply or not at all. If you use a sprinkler check that the grass receives at least an inch of moisture so that it gets down to the grass roots. If you just wet the surface you encourage shallow roots that will be more vulnerable to drought. You will find that water pressure is higher early in the morning, rather than in the evening when most other people will be watering their gardens.

When using lawn fertilizers or supplements avoid any that contain phosphorus. You should also very carefully follow the instructions so you don’t use too much. Any excess fertilizer is actually bad for your lawn and pollutes groundwater, lakes, and streams. If possible use organic fertilizers to ensure your green lawn is healthy and doesn’t hurt the environment.

[Your Guide to a Better lawn via Lifehacker]

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