On Friday, July 10 at 11 AM, Gary Bugbee, scientist at Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will present a webinar on the natural, low maintenance ways to keep your lawn healthy during dry times. Please register at newcanaanlibrary.org to obtain Zoom sign in information.
Lawns are not only aesthetically pleasing but perform important ecological functions, such as filtering rainwater, converting carbon dioxide to oxygen, and preventing soil erosion. With the right natural conditions Connecticut lawns normally thrive. But, summertime dry spells place stress on lawns, and water use restrictions means less watering by the homeowner. Typically, lawns require 1 – 2 inches of water per week during hot weather, and that equates to a great deal of water: over 50,000 gallons per acre! What happens during a drought? With less water, an otherwise healthy lawn can survive. It naturally turns brown, goes dormant, and greens up when wet weather returns. This is the best way keep your lawn and conserve valuable water.