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Lawn Watering Tips
When Should I Water My Lawn?
Water in the early morning (before sunrise) when water pressure is greatest, evaporation is minimal and the lawn drinks in the most water. Do not water in the evening because water will sit on the lawn and may cause disease. Do not water in the heat of the day because the sun will evaporate water before it can soak in. To water your lawn efficiently, you need to provide the right amount of water, evenly distributed, in the right places and at the right time.
How To Determine When To Water Your Lawn
- Weather: Weather is the most obvious factor. When it’s hotter you’ll need to water more frequently. In the summer you’ll probably need to water every other day, if not every day (depending, of course, on where you live).
- Soil Type: The type of soil affects how much water is available for the grass to use. Heavy (clay) soils hold the most water, meaning you’ll probably water less frequently. Sandy soils do not hold water well, so you’ll water them more often.
- Root Depth: Deeper roots mean there is more available water for the grass and, therefore, you’ll need to water less frequently. Think of the soil as a sponge that holds water for the grass. The deeper the sponge, the more water it can hold. It is wise to establish watering practices that encourage deep root growth. This allows lawns to go longer between watering, cutting down on disease potential, and, ultimately, the amount of water you’ll use.
How Deep Into The Soil Should Water Penetrate?
Water should penetrate to the depth of the roots (fill the root zone) or to the depth that roots are desired. This should be at least six inches. The next scheduled watering should occur when about half of the water is used via ET. Allowing much more loss could result in plant stress
What Happens If I Don’t Water My Lawn Enough?
If too much water is allowed to leave the soil, your lawn will not be able to extract what’s left for its own use, leading to stress. This makes the grass weak and susceptible to physical damage, insect damage, and disease.
What Happens If I Over-Water My Lawn?
More lawns are harmed by too much water than not enough. Overwatering causes nutrients to be flushed away, resulting in higher fertilizer requirements. Overwatering also displaces oxygen from the soil, which leads to shallow roots and a lawn that is disease prone and weed infested.
What Happens To Grass In A Drought?
If your lawn can’t get enough water it will first go into a dormant stage, often marked by a bluish color. If the drought continues until the soil water is fully used, death will result for most cool-season grasses. The bermudas and other warm-season grasses will probably recover, however, the lawn’s quality will not.