Watering your grass

Your lawn needs about one-inch of water every week. That can come from your sprinkler system or natural rainfall, but one-inch per week is essential for fertile soil and strong grass roots. Water is essential to all lawns, however too much or too little water can cause lawn problems. Frequent, light watering will cause shallow grass roots. Over-watering establishes an environment for harmful insects and various lawn diseases. Two of the most common questions that get asked about grass watering and frequency.

• • 1. How often to water grass?
    2. When is the Best Time to Water??

How Often To Water Grass?

Deep, infrequent watering is better than light, frequent watering. Water to a depth of about six inches two or three times a week, instead of watering every day. During hot weather, regular, deep watering is essential to keep the soil and grass roots from drying out.

When Is The Best Time To Water Grass?

The time of day you water your lawn can impact grass growth, weed growth and lawn diseases. For best lawn care results, remember these important watering tips:

• Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day, normally between 11 am and 3 pm
• Water in the morning between 6 am and 10 am, when there’s less sun, heat and wind
• If you can’t water in the morning, water in the late afternoon between 4 pm and 7 pm
• Avoid watering at night, as it invites mildew, fungal diseases and outdoor pests

When your grass is dormant, usually in winter there is no need to water. When winter has passed and spring is on the verge, you can call on a Lawn Service Professional to schedule your Spring Clean Up and Lawn Maintenance.

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