Watering

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When do I water?
How long do I water?
How much water does my turfgrass need?

Watering depends upon the turfgrass variety, climate conditions, soil absorption rate and the heat intensity. Watering is not hard, but some understanding helps. If you apply only a little water every few days, you will moisten the soil only ½ to 1 inch deep, and that’s where the roots will be inclined to grow. However, if you water deeply and less often, the roots will grow several inches deep, and they’ll stay moist for a longer period of time thus establishing a lawn that is deeply rooted and more inclined to be drought tolerant. If you water correctly, as a rule you can water less often.

When do I water?

Wait until you see first signs of stress in your lawn before you water. If footprints remain in the turf, the blades are too limp to spring back. Also, a grayish cast to the lawn indicates that it is dry and needs water. Ideally, watering should be done as early as possible in the cool of the day (6am to 10 am).

NOTE: Do water your lawn during the winter months especially if the weather is dry or before a hard freeze.

How long do I water?

This will vary depending on the type of sprinklers used and water pressure. Setting uniform containers throughout your lawn and then running your sprinklers for 30 minutes will allow you to determine your water output.

Apply the water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.

How much water does my turfgrass need?