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Watering & Drought

Irrigation, drought dormancy and keeping grass alive through dry spells and water restrictions.

Watering & Drought Late Summer

Rain after drought: hold off on the fertiliser and let recovery lead

When rain finally arrives after weeks of drought, resist the urge to fertilise straight away. Stressed turf needs time to rehydrate and rebuild roots before it can use feed effectively.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 5 min read

Watering & Drought Mid Summer

What footprinting and wilt tell you about drought stress before turf turns brown

Learn to read the early signs of drought stress in turf. Footprinting, wilt colour and leaf roll appear days before browning starts, giving you time to act.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 5 min read

Watering & Drought Early Summer

Which surfaces to water first during a dry summer

When supply is short, new seedings and fixture-critical pitches get water first. Established turf goes dormant and recovers once rain returns.

Grounds professionals 5 min read

Watering & Drought Late Spring

Audit your irrigation in spring so summer decisions are not made under pressure

A spring irrigation audit covers water sources, system gaps and site priorities so your team can act quickly when dry weather arrives.

Grounds professionals 5 min read

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