Re: Lawn Watering Required

**j* e* m* s* <h*@sbcglobal.net>**

Sort of points our how much of a hog grass is, doesn't it? I'm 
surprised Bermunda grass, which is warm-season, southern grass, needs 
so much water. We don't grow Bermuda or other southern grass in 
Indianapolis, except for the occasional person who plugs in zoysia. 
Argh!

Here in Indianapolis, we've had water restrictions and a couple of 
bans this summer. The city has put bans on watering the lawns, 
depending on the severity of the dry weather, and the water company 
has asked us to water only on odd or even days, depending on our 
address, when watering is allowed.

I tell my readers not to water their lawns. Of all the plants in the 
landscape, grass is about the cheapest to replace. Lawns can go six 
weeks without water and survive.

jems

>How many municipalities have requirements for watering lawns? We have some
>nearby subdivisions that require irrigation of their acres of Bermudagrass,
>but I've not heard of a town requirement before this.
>http://www.ksl.com/?sid=1444771&nid=148
>
>Daryl
>
>

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