Tried skip watering my lawn for 2 weeks straight

I was debating between sticking with my usual every-other-day sprinkler schedule or just letting the grass go for 14 days. After reading some tips online, I decided to stop watering completely to see if the roots would grow deeper. The lawn went brown and crispy for about 10 days, but after a good rain last Tuesday it bounced back greener than before. Saved about $30 on my water bill too. Has anyone else tried this approach in Edmonton's dry summers?

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jamesm481mo ago

Yeah I've been doing this for the last 3 summers in Edmonton actually. The first time I tried it I was nervous watching my lawn turn all brown and crispy, but it really does force the roots to go deeper looking for water. My lawn used to need watering every 2 days or it would look sad, now I can go 10-14 days no problem and it stays green after a good soak. Just make sure you water deep when you do water, like leave the sprinkler on for a full hour in one spot so it really penetrates. I saved around $80 over the whole summer last year.

jana1191mo ago

I hear you @jamesm48, that crispy lawn phase is nerve-wracking but it really does pay off in the long run.

emery_lopez25d agoTop Commenter

Does anyone know if this method works the same on sandy soil vs clay? Seems like it might behave totally different depending on what you're working with.