Don’t water your lawn if rain is in the forecast. It sounds obvious, but over-watering is a common mistake. Check the weather app before you run the sprinklers—your grass will thank you for not drowning it twice.
Mow your grass a little higher during wet seasons. Taller grass absorbs more water and shades the soil, reducing evaporation. Plus, it looks wild and lush, like you just returned from a cottage in the Cotswolds.
Aerate your lawn annually, especially if you have heavy foot traffic. Compacted soil is the enemy of drainage. Think of aeration as giving your lawn a deep tissue massage—it needs it after a long year of being walked on.
Fun Fact: The Drainage Olympics
The world’s fastest-draining soil is sand, found in places like the Sahara Desert. Your lawn isn’t the Sahara, but with a little compost and aeration, you can get surprisingly close. No camels required.
