As water supplies around the world continue to feel the pinch of decreased winter snowfall and increased community needs, drought conditions will only become more frequent. In many parts of the country, as soon as a town or county declares a drought situation, you won’t be able to water your lawn. Unfortunately, your lawn will do very poorly without at least one inch of rain or water per week. That said, there are a number of things you can do to prepare your lawn for drought conditions.

Microbial Soil Agents

Aside from providing your lawn with special nutrients, microbes can make it easier for your lawn to withstand drought. Typically, microbial soil agents will provide rare elements and help grass plants utilize nitrogen from the air. In addition, beneficial fungal spores will help increase the humus content of the soil. This will act as an insulator and moisture preserver – much like hay in your vegetable garden. Check with any lawn and garden store in your area for more information about using these products correctly.

It's a little known secret that can dramatically change your lawns appearance and health. The secret creates a healthier lawn without any additional work, and, it's totally free. You can implement the secret as soon as you know what it is and its results are lasting and long term. Thousands of people swear by it, including many people that landscape professionally. So what the heck is this secret?

Before I tell you I want to ask you a question: did you know that a can of tuna has between 15 to 40 grams of protein and an extremely high level of creatine? A can of tuna also contains a healthy serving of essential fatty and amino acids, as well as being great tasting and great for you. Oh, and a can of tuna can tell you exactly how much to water your lawn.

With several lawn watering options available in stores, it's hard to figure out what watering tools to buy. The truth is, there's no "ultimate" tool for watering your lawn. It's all about using the right tool for the job.

Sprinklers are convenient because they can be used unsupervised. All you have to do is to monitor the amount of water it gives out. Do this by putting a short plastic cup on your lawn. An inch of water a week is enough for most lawns.

Proper watering techniques guarantee the heath and beauty of your lawn. These techniques depend mostly on the season, what kind of plants you have, and your soil type. Regardless of what kind of lawn you keep, it's important to water your plants deeply.

The appearance of your plants reflects how much moisture they have. Yellow, drooping leaves indicate over-watering, while grayish leaves and wilting indicate under-watering. If you can leave a footprint on the grass, it is also an indication of under-watering. Look at your plants carefully before watering them to gauge the right amount of water they need.