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Sometimes it can be difficult to determine how much water your lawn needs, but there are indicators that can clue you in if your lawn is thirsty.

For example, if the grass blades are folded in half lengthwise, that’s because they’re trying to conserve moisture. If the grass takes on a bluish-green hue, that’s also an excellent clue. A dead giveaway is when you walk across the lawn and your footprints remain visible, because the stalks lack sufficient moisture to spring back up.

Curing a thirsty lawn may be difficult, especially if you’re dealing with mandatory water restrictions due to drought conditions, but one way you can safeguard your lawn’s condition is to water less frequently but more deeply. This encourages the roots to grow deeper into the soil in search of nutrients, so they’re less susceptible to drought and disease.

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