How to Drought Proof your Lawn

Considering the forecast is looking a little bleak for the coming summer, we thought it pertinent to discuss ways in which you can drought proof your lawn this summer.

Firstly, when discussing how drought tolerant your lawn is, it is important to understand the difference between “drought tolerance” and “water requirements.” All lawns need water to look their best. How you water your lawn will dictate its water requirements to some degree. Drought tolerance refers to how a lawn copes under drought conditions and how quickly it can bounce back from lack of water. This difference is your lawns water requirements can depend on how frequently and deeply you water and environmental conditions such as heat, wind and humidity.