The WaterMyYard program is a tool to assist you in determining the precise amount of supplemental water that is needed to maintain a healthy lawn. A vibrant green yard might even need less water than you think. If fact, many lawn problems are compounded by over-watering or by applying water at the wrong time.
WaterMyYard is a science-based tool that helps take the guesswork out of determining when and exactly how much to water. Over-watering contributes to runoff, and broken or poorly maintained irrigation systems can make things even worse. Its not uncommon for up to half of the water applied to a home’s landscape to be wasted, never taken up by the plants. WaterMyYard can help your water bill, while at the same time helping to conserve Texas water resources for the future.
The WaterMyYard tool works great to make sure the water lost by your plants and the soil is replenished, and the tool provides watering recommendations for the upcoming week. Because it can’t predict future rainfall events, you may still receive a recommendation to run your irrigation system when rain is in the local forecast. If so, consider taking a wait and see approach to let mother nature do the watering for you.
By entering your zip code and address, we can supply you with the most accurate information possible (based on hyper-localized weather data) You can choose if you want your specialized expert weekly watering advice sent by text or email, on the exact day you select. We will never EVER send any other annoying messages, just advice on when to water and how long. That’s it!
It only takes a few short steps to begin receiving your customized weekly watering recommendations. Provide your address, select your turfgrass type and the type of irrigation heads you have. That’s all. And you will be on your way to having one of the healthiest lawns in the neighborhood!
There’s always catch, right? WaterMyYard is run by a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialists . Cities, water utilities, and regional water districts sponsor their areas in the program, so there is no cost to you. Our goal is to help take the guess work out of having a properly watered, healthy lawn and landscape. It’s a job we are passionate about and we are here to help. We’d love it if you can use the tool to help grow a healthier lawn, and if it works for you, tell a neighbor.
The WaterMyYard app allows users to access up to date watering recommendations in a mobile friendly environment while incorporating new and advanced features and tools to maximize landscape water conservation. Advanced features include the option for push notifications in addition to text and email. Users can also enter onsite measured rainfall and adjust runtimes for landscape conditions.
