In this episode of Plant Doctor with Mike Meier, Mike starts with a discussion on the recent sporadic weather conditions affecting the coulee region, highlighting the paradox of drying lawns amidst flooding rivers. With the rising costs of utilities, many are opting to let their lawns go dormant. Mike explores whether this is a viable option and the potential drawbacks of allowing your lawn to dry out.

Mike explains that while lawns can survive drought by going dormant, this can lead to issues such as dead patches from foot traffic and increased vulnerability to diseases and pests. He emphasizes the importance of watering your lawn properly to avoid these problems and offers tips on efficient irrigation to make the most of your water bill.



Whether you're dealing with watering dilemmas, transplanting challenges, or pest problems, this episode is packed with practical advice and tips to help you maintain a healthy and thriving garden.

In this episode of Plant Doctor with Mike Meier, Mike starts with a discussion on the recent sporadic weather conditions affecting the coulee region, highlighting the paradox of drying lawns amidst flooding rivers. With the rising costs of utilities, many are opting to let their lawns go dormant. Mike explores whether this is a viable option and the potential drawbacks of allowing your lawn to dry out.
Mike explains that while lawns can survive drought by going dormant, this can lead to issues such as dead patches from foot traffic and increased vulnerability to diseases and pests. He emphasizes the importance of watering your lawn properly to avoid these problems and offers tips on efficient irrigation to make the most of your water bill.
 
Whether you're dealing with watering dilemmas, transplanting challenges, or pest problems, this episode is packed with practical advice and tips to help you maintain a healthy and thriving garden.

Join the Plant Dr. Mike Meier for help with your plants, lawn and trees, every Saturday morning from 10-11 on WIZM. Call with your questions at 608-785-7914.

Join the Plant Dr. Mike Meier for help with your plants, lawn and trees, every Saturday morning from 10-11 on WIZM. Call with your questions at 608-785-7914.

Plant Doctor with Mike Meier

Do you have a green thumb, but don't know where to start? Are all your plants dying, and you don't know why? If you need advice on how to take care of your lawn, trees, or house plants, the Plant Dr. Mike Meier can help!

Join Mike every Saturday morning from 10-11 on WIZMnews.com. You can also call in with your questions at 608-785-7914.

And if you miss an episode, you can always listen to this podcast later.

Do you have a green thumb, but don't know where to start? Are all your plants dying, and you don't know why? If you need advice on how to take care of your lawn, trees, or house plants, the Plant Dr. Mike Meier can help!
Join Mike every Saturday morning from 10-11 on <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">WIZMnews.com</a>. You can also call in with your questions at 608-785-7914.
And if you miss an episode, you can always listen to this podcast later.

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