That includes the “no care, abandoned property lawn” to the “all the bells and whistles show lawn.” Most lawn caretakers fall somewhere between the two extremes. The first thing every lawn caretaker must decide is what quality of lawn they want. Using too much water can be expensive whether using a municipal water system or running a well pump into failure. Lawns need a certain amount of water to look good and stay healthy, but using too much or too little water can create problems that could be avoided. One of the areas in the home landscape that can use a tremendous amount of water is the lawn. With the number of hot summers Michigan has had lately, smart water use is certainly at the top of the list. Part of being a smart gardener is using resources wisely.
