Time of day:
Water when the temperature is cooler. Watering early in the morning is ideal, however evenings are fine too if mornings do not fit your schedule. How to water: Use a sprinkler that sprays water evenly over your entire lawn area, not the road or sidewalks. This saves water. What days not to water: Please support your local “Water Wise Wednesday” program. How much to water: for best results water for 45 minutes per area, every other day, avoiding Wednesdays.
Time of day:
Water when the temperature is cooler. Watering early in the morning is ideal, however evenings are fine too if mornings do not fit your schedule. How to water: Use a sprinkler that sprays water evenly over your entire lawn area, not the road or sidewalks. This saves water. What days not to water: Please support your local “Water Wise Wednesday” program. How much to water: for best results water for 45 minutes per area, every other day, avoiding Wednesdays.
This allows the water to soak down deeper and encourages root growth. Watering every other day gives your lawn time to dry up and reduces lawn fungus and diseases. Remembering to water: Underground sprinkler systems can be professionally installed with a timer. Another option is an above ground sprinkler system, which also works off a timer. Aeration: Aerating your lawn de-compacts the soil and allows your lawn to hold more water. This basically turns your lawn into a giant sponge, and should be done in the spring or fall.
Time of day: Water when the temperature is cooler. Watering early in the morning is ideal, however evenings are fine too if mornings do not fit your schedule. How to water: Use a sprinkler that sprays water evenly over your entire lawn area, not the road or sidewalks. This saves water. What days not to water: Please support your local “Water Wise Wednesday” program. How much to water: for best results water for 45 minutes per area, every other day, avoiding Wednesdays. This allows the water to soak down deeper and encourages root growth. Watering every other day gives your lawn time to dry up and reduces lawn fungus and diseases. Remembering to water: Underground sprinkler systems can be professionally installed with a timer. Another option is an above ground sprinkler system, which also works off a timer. Aeration: Aerating your lawn de-compacts the soil and allows your lawn to hold more water. This basically turns your lawn into a giant sponge, and should be done in the spring or fall.