Don't Be Scared To let Your Lawn Turn Brown This Fall & Winter

By: Woodlands Water | Published 10/28/2024

Warm-season turf grasses, like St Augustine, Zoysia and Bermuda (most of us have one of these), naturally turn brown during the cooler months to allow roots to develop and strengthen. Overwatering to keep it green disturbs that process, weakening the roots and inviting problems come spring. Once our temps reach below 60, turn off the irrigation for good until spring.

Brown is bootiful.

Backyard Composting Class

Saturday, Nov 2

10 - 11:30 a.m.

at The Woodlands Township Environmental Svcervices Dept

8203 Millennium Forest Drive,

The Woodlands 77381

Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the simple, effective way to enrich your lawn and garden with compost made in your own backyard. Compost is the best way to improve soil’s health and ability to hold moisture while managing yard trimmings at the same time. It's FREE and there's no registration required.

Can't make it? Check here for more class dates.

Lawn Irrigation Recommendation

for the week of October 28

Water 1 night this week - 1/2 inch

SEVEN WEEKS since our last rain! Ouch. We're are now in Moderate Drought status with no immediate relief in sight. The shorter days have slowed lawn growth but the roots still need moisture. One night of watering (1/2 inch) will do the trick.

Automatic Sprinkler Run Times

(to deliver 1/2 inch)

*The weekly recommendation assumes you're applying 1/2″ of water each night you irrigate. Not sure how much your system has to run to deliver 1/2"? Set out a rain gauge or use the can-and-ruler method. In the meantime, follow these general guidelines.