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Plants
don’t waste water, people do. One person can make a
difference in conserving water. By making an effort to know
the water requirements for the plants in your yard, we can
all enjoy a green Utah while making a dramatic impact on the
state’s goal of decreasing water usage by 25 percent.
This is the goal of the Utah Evergreen Council. |
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Water when needed – Lawns don’t need
to the watered in April unless needed under extremely
dry temperatures.
• Don’t set it and forget it –
The plants in your yard need less water during
cooler times of the year. Don’t let
your automatic sprinklers waste water
• Wait until the end of spring to fertilize.
This can be as late a Memorial weekend
• Know the water requirements of the plants
in your yard! |
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MAY
–Delay Through May – Lawns are still dormant. Delay sprinkling until temperatures are consistently 80 degrees or higher. The exception to this is new lawns or seeds, which should be watered 1” per week.
Green not Grey – Check now to see if sprinklers are working properly. Test to make sure you are watering grass and plants, not concrete areas.
Mow for Flow – Don’t let your lawn get too long to ensure precipitation gets to the roots and not just the blades.
The Need for Feed – Now is a great time to fertilize. Use a slow-release fertilizer so sprinkling is not necessary. When brown spots pop up, fertilize first. Many people mistake dormant grass for dying grass.
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