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Importance of Proper Watering Practices  

WATERING                           

Most cool-season lawn grasses have the capability to survive extreme drought conditions by going into a summer dormancy. While this is an effective means to survive drought, summer dormancy may result in extensive injury from insects and disease, and encourages weed invasion. Remember, it is a vigorous, healthy lawn that best resistant to pests.

In the early summer, lawns should be watered when signs of wilt appear. Water the lawn thoroughly with about 1-inch of water. This deep watering encourages deeper rooting. As the summer progresses, grasses begin to obtain most of their water from the soil surface. Mid-summer watering should therefore be shallow and more frequent.

The best time to water a lawn is in the early morning. Evaporation losses are low, and the leaves dry off quickly. Evening watering will favor disease development.

To help your lawn utilize your watering efforts more efficiently, along with aiding it to better withstand temperature variances, annual core aeration is highly recommended !

A GENERAL GUIDE TO WATERING
SOIL
TYPE


SAND
SANDY LOAM
LOAM
SILT LOAM
CLAY LOAM
CLAY		 INFILTRATION
PER HOUR


2.0 INCHES
1.0 INCHES
0.5 INCHES
0.4 INCHES
0.3 INCHES
0.2 INCHES
 TIME REQUIRED
FOR 1 INCH
TO SOAK IN

0.5 HOURS
1.0 HOURS
2.0 HOURS
2.25 HOURS
3.3 HOURS
5.0 HOURS

The above table indicates the total amount per area or "zone".  Assuming you have a loamy soil, it will take 2 hours of watering in one spot per week to achieve 1 inch of water.  You still have to consider the other areas also.

To get the best and most even coverage when watering, it is recommended that you utilize an underground sprinkler system.  If you do not have one ... you should consider having one installed.  If you need this service, feel free to ask about sprinkler system installation.

If you are forced to use a hose an movable sprinkler, it will be necessary for you to either move the head(s) and hose several times to ensure even watering, or set up areas and alternate each day ... e.g., front today, back tomorrow.

 
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