Survey finds many Twin Cities residents are overwatering lawns

Turf Extension Educator Sam Bauer was featured in a Star Tribune article summarizing some “eye-opening” results of a recent survey of Twin Cities residents on lawn irrigation.  The survey, conducted by University of Minnesota researchers and the Metropolitan Council, found many homeowners are not managing their irrigation systems effectively, leading to overwatering of lawns. 

Visit the Star Tribune’s website to read the article: Overwatering lawns — and pavement — is the norm in the Twin Cities.  Please note that this site is behind a paywall so a subscription may be required to access the article.