Lawns need less water during the cooler months. That’s why the Public Utilities department is encouraging residents to participate in the ‘Skip a Week’ Program. If you irrigate your lawn, you water your lawn every other month during the fall and winter seasons. According to research by the University of Florida, three-quarters of an inch of water every ten to 14 days is sufficient for a healthy, vibrant lawn.

Homeowners can determine when their grass needs water when:

• Grass blades are folded in half on 30 percent of the lawn
• Grass blades are blue-gray
• A footprint remains on the lawn for several minutes after walking on it

Skipping a week of irrigation will help encourage grass blades to root deeper into the ground; it also will conserve drinking water supplies. Following this conservation program saves water that the public needs during the dry season.

For more information about the ‘Skip a Week’ program, current water conditions, or Clearwater’s watering restrictions, visit www.MyClearwater.com/watering or call (727) 562-4960.

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