Water Hints & Tips
Drop of Advice
When it comes to water saving, sometimes we can all be a little wet behind the ears - that's why Water-It is pooling our Industry knowledge to give you the weekly "Drop of Advice". Its basically an online think tank for everything water and we'd love for you to contribute! If you have a great water saving tip you'd like to share, simply email it to info@wateritqld.com.au
This week's Drop of Advice
When mowing, raise the lawn mower blade to at least three inches or to its highest level. A higher cut encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades the root system and holds soil moisture better than a closely-clipped lawn.
Andrew, Everton Park
More Hints and Tips
How can I reduce evaporation of my pool water?
Summer sun can evaporate up to 20% of your precious water! To avoid unnecessary water wastage, be sure to use a pool cover, particularly during the hot summer months.
Do new seedlings need the same amount of water as fresh turf?
No! When watering new seedlings be sure to use a fine spray of water for a short period of time, however new turf requires complete saturation through consistent heavy flow of water.
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