May lawn care in tropical areas

Water deeply and less often, early in the morning, and skip it after good rain. Follow your local water rules on days and times.

• How much water does my lawn need?
• What's the best time of day to water?
• How long should I run my sprinkler?
• How much water does a lawn need?
• Watering under restrictions

Mow often enough that you never take off more than a third of the leaf at once. Keep shaded areas a little higher than sunny ones, and keep the blade sharp so it cuts cleanly. In the wet season growth can be fast, so you may need to mow more than once a week.

• How short should I mow buffalo?

When the rain stops, the lawn soon needs help. Check your sprinklers, then water deeply and less often, early in the morning.

• How much water does my lawn need?
• The catch-cup test: measure what your sprinklers actually put out