As you watch your grass fade into shades of brown during our heat wave, there are a few things you can do to give it a better chance for survival.
Landscape designer Keith Williams says keep your grass a little longer. That forces the roots deeper and keeps the weeds from competing for water. And because the turf is denser, it requires less water.
Williams tells HGTV you should mow less and when you do , cut it early in the day or as the sun begins to go down.
Keeping in mind any water restrictions posted for your area, most lawns require about an inch of water per week to stay healthy. Williams says the best time to water is the early morning - to allow the moisture to be more efficiently absorbed by the roots.