Watering Information

How much water does your lawn need?

As a general rule, most lawns require about one inch of water per week from rain or sprinkling.  This can usually be achieved by leaving your sprinkler at each setting for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your type of lawn sprinkler. 

When should I water my lawn?

Early morning, between 5:00 and 9:00 AM is the best time to water your lawn. Watering at night induces fungus to grow on the grass plants causing injury or death to the plants. Diseases are encouraged by moisture on the leaves for prolonged periods of time, so if you water at night for example, the grass plant will stay wet all through the night making the problem worse. If you water during early morning, the plant has a chance to dry off by early afternoon, therefore reducing the problem. Contrary to popular belief, daytime watering will not burn your grass -- in fact, it actually cools it. 

Look for these lack-of-water stress signs

• Grass turns a silvery blue in areas and, if not watered soon, will turn brown.

• Footprints in lawn.  Grass beginning to need water does not spring back after being stepped on.  Footprints remain clearly in the lawn, which indicates that watering is needed.

Coping with watering restrictions

Dry summers sometimes means watering restrictions. But remember that a little water is better than none, so water whenever allowed.  Following a good season-long fertilizing program in conjunction with aeration and dethatching helps grass develop a sturdy root system, so the grass can take full advantage of whatever water is available.
 

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