Managing your lawn during a drought

Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the summer months are approaching, this is usually when folks start thinking about how to get their yards in top shape. This year will require different planning than in the past, as our area is still in the strangle hold of a severe drought. Obviously, watering your lawn is crucial. Area restrictions or suggestions on water usage will dictate your approach to watering that thirsty lawn. You will need to water less often but more deeply. In an