Try the Walk Test to determine if your lawn needs water.
Your lawn is thirsty if it can’t stand up straight after being walked on. Test your lawn’s posture by taking a walk across your lawn, then turning around to look for your footprints. If you can clearly see your footprints in the lawn, the grass is thirsty. If the grass pops up after you walk on it, it doesn’t need water.
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