With summer in full swing, it feels so nice to have a green yard. However, it can sometimes be a challenge to keep your yard green. To keep your yard green, you should water in the mornings. You want to only water long enough for the water to soak down six inches into the soil. Surprisingly, you should only water your yard twice a week. The best way to water your lawn is with built in lawn sprinklers, but if you do not have those, use pulsating sprinklers.
Many people tend to water their yards in the evening once they get home for the day. However, the best time to water your yard is in the morning when the air is cooler and the wind is calmer and will not blow the water droplets away. If you water in the middle of the day, the water tends to evaporate too quickly. Watering in the evening can cause the water to sit on the grass all night and creates the perfect condition for fungus to grow.
It can be hard to know how long to water your yard for. You should water long enough for the water to soak down six inches, which is the length of a healthy lawn root system. You can test this by taking a shovel and lifting the sod every 15 minutes. Once you feel moisture six inches down, you will know how long you need to water your yard for the rest of the summer.
Many people think they need to water their yard every day like they water their flowers. However, your grass will grow deep roots and look the best if you water long enough for the water to soak down six inches twice a week. Over watering will cause your grass to develop a shallow root system.
The best way to water your lawn is with built in lawn sprinklers. However, if you must use the portable kind, use a pulsating sprinkler. Pulsating sprinklers use water the most effectively. Oscillating sprinklers tend to lose a lot of water to the wind.
Keep your grass looking green by watering in the mornings twice a week long enough for the water to soak down six inches. If you have not already, invest in a built in sprinkler system. Stop into Sanderson and DeHaan Irrigation to discuss all of your lawn care and watering needs.
