Apply 1 inch of water, once per week, early in the morning Avoid watering in the afternoon because a large percentage of the water is lost to evaporation. You should also avoid evening watering because the lawn will remain wet for 12 to 15 hours, until the following morning sun dries off the lawn. This prolonged wet period can increase fungal disease incidence.
Increase watering frequency during hot periods To maintain a lush lawn during the hot periods of the summer more frequent applications are required. Generally one application of water every 4 to 5 days is adequate. Sandy soils may require an application of water every 3 to 4 days.
Allow the surface to dry out between watering It's important to know that you can over water your lawn. By allowing the surface (1 inch of soil) to dry out, any disease fungi will die back, and any newly germinated weed seeds will die off. This also encourages the grass plants to grow roots deeper into the soil, making your lawn more drought tolerant.
Or, wait for the lawn to tell you it needs water Prior to dormancy (browning), foot printing (foot prints and lawnmower tracks do not bounce back) and premature wilt (the lawn takes on a smoky grayish blue color) can occur. If you notice either of these symptoms, this is a sign that your lawn needs water immediately in order to avoid drought dormancy (long term browning).
Increase watering frequency during hot periods To maintain a lush lawn during the hot periods of the summer more frequent applications are required. Generally one application of water every 4 to 5 days is adequate. Sandy soils may require an application of water every 3 to 4 days.
Allow the surface to dry out between watering It's important to know that you can over water your lawn. By allowing the surface (1 inch of soil) to dry out, any disease fungi will die back, and any newly germinated weed seeds will die off. This also encourages the grass plants to grow roots deeper into the soil, making your lawn more drought tolerant.
Or, wait for the lawn to tell you it needs water Prior to dormancy (browning), foot printing (foot prints and lawnmower tracks do not bounce back) and premature wilt (the lawn takes on a smoky grayish blue color) can occur. If you notice either of these symptoms, this is a sign that your lawn needs water immediately in order to avoid drought dormancy (long term browning).