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Do lawns really need to be watered?

Last Updated: January 11, 2012

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To maintain a top-quality lawn, supplemental irrigation is almost always required during hot, dry periods. Some grasses can enter a state known as summer dormancy. The turf will turn brown and look dead, but will green back up after a few rain events. Exceptions may occur when you have a very immature turf, where the turf has been highly maintained, or when drought is severe.

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