I think that's false advertising by Scotts. How do they get away with that I wonder.
Yes, it is my understanding that you can hand water any day and time you want. I think there is a link on the front page here that will take you to the county rules on watering if I remember right.
For right now I have my zones set up to water only 10 minutes each on the one given day we are allowed. The summer months will require longer times. I'm experimenting right now though. As we have gotten a lot of rain last week I may have to adjust this to 5 minutes, not sure as yet. I believe if you want a nice and green lawn you have to keep after it almost daily. Keep an eye out for those nasty chinch bugs and fertilize every couple of months. It weeds and bugs that make me get upset. I've got a weed problem in the backyard right now I have to get on top of. The front is looking better than last year as I have hand watered it a few times as I have found the time to do.
I like to take care of the yard when I have time but when there's no time, it's hard to keep it looking good. I pride myself on cutting it though and touch up the blade to a nice sharp edge with a file each time before I cut. Only takes a few minutes to do. And, it makes the mower work a lot less harder and cooler. I also change the oil in my mower each winter before I put it away. I spend a little more for the synthetic oil as it won't break down like the parafin based oil does. I believe it will make the engine last longer.
Well, that's about all I can tell you for now. I'm hoping others will join in our discussion soon. ...this site needs a spellchecker, I'm terrible at spelling sometimes....
