Lawn and Garden Watering Tips
As temperatures rise, Louisville Water reminds customers to use water wisely and efficiently
during the summer months.
- Mow your lawn to the correct height: at least two inches for cool season grasses (those that
stay green all year) or one inch for warm season grasses (those that turn brown in the
winter).
- Water early in the day to minimize evaporation and prevent lawn disease.
- Deep soak your lawn. Most lawns need one inch of water each week. If it’s really hot, try
watering more frequently. It’s better to deep soak rather than watering lightly.
- Place a shallow bowl, about one‐inch deep, on the lawn while watering. When the bowl is
full, you know you’ve watered with the right amount.
- Check hose connections for leaks. A small leak can waste hundreds of gallons a day.
- Remember to water container plants and those with shallow roots more frequently.
- Control where your water goes! Place sprinklers so water doesn’t hit pavement and avoid
watering on windy days.
- Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to slow evaporation of moisture.
Hydration Tips
Each day, Louisville Water produces over 127 million gallons of Louisville Pure Tap® that
provides a convenient, affordable and quality product for hydration.
Maintaining adequate hydration is often a challenge in hot weather. To calculate how much
water you need, doctors recommend you aim to drink half your body weight in ounces daily (80
ounces for a 160 pound person; 10 x 8 ounce glasses in this case).
If you exercise or spend lots of time outdoors, drink at least 16 ounces of water two hours
before the activity and continue drinking during the activity. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to
take a drink since at that point your body has already lost a significant amount of fluid.
Liquids with alcohol, caffeine and lots of sugar can actually cause you to lose too much fluid.
