Watering Lawns During Hot, Dry Summer Weather

With hot, dry summer weather prevailing over much of Iowa, rain has been at a premium for many lawns. That brings up an important question: is it necessary to water lawns during such weather conditions? And if so, how much?  Learn more about watering lawns in summer in the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard and Garden news release from July 12, 2017.

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