If you said yes, you are correct. Lawns can be overwatered. Too much water weakens the grass, makes it more susceptible to disease and causes “shallow root syndrome.” How much water do you use? To protect public health and safety, as well as our natural resources, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs recommends a […]
BROWN IS THE NEW GREEN – Download your FREE printable yard sign today!
Join the movement and show your friends and neighbors that Brown is the New Green. Watering one inch of water on a one acre yard consumes 26,000 gallons – more than a standard swimming pool! With the current drought, it is important to conserve water now. Please do your part to save water and let […]
Drought Continues, Saving Water Imperative
As you have probably noticed, Massachusetts is currently suffering from a drought. Lawns are brown, streams are drying up and water is in short supply. Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton warned that drought “can contribute to lasting agricultural, environmental, and economic impacts, and also raise serious public safety concerns”. The North and South Rivers […]