Some Water Smart Landscaping Tips:

1.  Reduce Soil Compaction: 

Aeration (core-plug aerator / deep-ripper)

Add Organic Matter (well-aged leaf compost)

Source of Local Compost, High-Quality:

- The Mulch Store  (external link)

2.  Raise Mow Height to 3” :  promotes deeper root growth, reduces moisture loss

Use the best lawn-mix for your conditions (for your soils, sunlight amount and existing moisture conditions). 

Consider fine-fescue lawn mix – is it appropriate for some of your lawn?

Sources of Fine-Fescue Lawn Mixes:

- Prairie Nursery

- Gertens

Consider other types of lawn mixes

3. Practice Smarter-Watering: When needed, targeted, reducing chances for excessive evaporation

Timing:  no watering between 10am – 6pm & in strong winds

Utilize Low-volume drip irrigation / targeted irrigation

Rain-sensors

Moisture-Sensors

Smart-Timers / Controllers

Measure Your Water Use (keep track of your water-meter)

Rainbarrels:  55-90 gallons