- If you’re establishing a new lawn, choose grass that requires less water such as warm-season or native grasses.
- Prepare the soil to allow water to absorb and not runoff.
- Use soil moisture sensors to detect when water is needed.
- Water deeply and infrequently.
- Adjust watering based on the weather.
- Mow tall to improve drought resistance.
https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2068.pdf