I've been mowing lawn too short my whole life

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Watering not an option?

My lawn has went dormant due to drought the past three years in a row. I've been using the let it grow method and set the lawnmower on the highest setting and it is recovering and looking much better. Can't afford to water it every two days during drought conditions so I water the recommended 1.5 inches once or twice per week.

Yup, we can easily go a month or more here without measurable rain. Add to that bright hot sun and temps above 90° (32C) and plant life takes a beating here, especially grass. Funny how it doesn't affect the weeds though

We occasionally have the restrictions.

And yes Muddy we can water often but that utility is bundled with electricity and garbage/recycling. So I have to ensure it doesn't go over a certain amount per month. We get dinged for water in/water out like you wouldn't believe. 220/mo for just that bill is not uncommon and I'm here alone..