however, if soil is too wet, constant foot traffic will compact the ground and air cannot get to the grass's roots. you can reduce lawn stress by keeping foot traffic to a minimum during the hottest parts of the year.
if your mower blades dull, they will shred the grass when you mow. shredded grass loses more water than if it was a clean cut, and the shredded tips will turn brown and look dull too. grass that is cut too short will also dry out faster and its roots won't be as deep. the longer you keep your grass, the more potential it has to grow deep roots. you can 