We all want our lawn to look picture-perfect. To keep it healthy, green and pristine, it is essential to keep it watered. But in the course of doing so, we often overwater it, which can affect the growth of healthy grass. Indeed, a waterlogged lawn can drown grass plants, causing unsightly, patchy areas and the spread of pests and diseases. The requirements for hydration vary among grass species. Warm season grasses like Bermuda and zoysia, for instance, require roughly one-half to three-quarter inches of water every one to three weeks. However, cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass...
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