10 Smart and Effective Ways to Water Your Lawn – Family Handyman

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Sprinklers that spray water high into the air or break up water into a mist are inefficient, especially if youre watering when its hot and dry. A large percentage of the water will simply evaporate before it ever reaches the grass.

Impact and rotary sprinklers, on the other hand, can be adjusted to keep the water nearer the ground. Both types also spray water in streams or large drops that fall quickly to the ground without evaporating. Youll save water and money using an impact or rotary sprinkler whenever possible.

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Watering your lawn every day not only wastes money and water, but it can actually weaken your grass. When lawns are overwatered, most of the grassroots are in the top one inch of soil or so. That makes your lawn less drought tolerant and unhealthy, Churchill says.

He sees overwatered lawns particularly on properties with in-ground sprinkler systems. Most times, homeowners who have them love to use them, he says. A longer watering once or twice a week promotes deeper root growth as they grow deeper looking for water.

Also, adjust your watering to the conditions. Different areas of your lawn will have different watering requirements. The key is to make note of this as you water, so you can tailor your watering. For example, south-facing hills may require more water; areas under trees, less.

Yes. It happens all the time, Churchill says. Letting your grass go a few days without water will encourage deeper root growth for a healthier lawn.

To save money and resources, Skip watering your grass when temperatures are 95 degrees [Fahrenheit] or hotter, Castillero says. The water will most likely evaporate before reaching the roots.

Its okay, but not the best time. If lawn grasses are left wet going into the nighttime hours, turf diseases can sometimes become an issue, Churchill says. He recommends watering in the morning instead.

Joe Churchill is a Senior Turf Specialist for Reinders, a major distributor of lawn care products throughout the Midwest. Churchill is certified in Turf Management and has over 25 years of experience in the turfgrass industry.

Osmar Castillero is the owner of Blades Landscaping Services, a lawn care and maintenance company in Lowell, Massachusetts. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry.

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