Irrigation Tips


When is the best time to water my lawn?
Early in the morning - between 6 and 10 a.m. - is best. During the day the water evaporates before it can soak into the roots. Do not water your lawn in the late evening or at night, because many lawn diseases are more likely to develop if the ground stays wet all night. 

How much water does my lawn need?
Generally, grass needs approximately one inch of water each week to remain green and in an active growth cycle. 

How often should I water?
For established lawns, water as infrequently as possible. Water completely so that water gets to the root system. Watering deeply encourages healthy root growth. 

During the summer, determine early-on whether you are going to water regularly or let your lawn go dormant as hot weather moves in. Repeatedly letting your grass turn brown and then watering your lawn enough to turn it green again will harm your grass more than letting it go brown and staying that way for the entire summer.

Exception: The surface of newly seeded or sodded lawns needs to remain moist, so these should be watered more frequently.

Can I "train" my lawn to need less water? 
To help conserve water use, use the highest cutting height on your lawnmower, avoid excess fertilization as warm weather approaches, limit traffic over the lawn, improve turf rooting, control thatch and soil compaction, and avoid pesticide use on drought stressed lawns. 

For flower beds and plants, group plants with similar water needs, so that they can be watered together, and mulch planting areas to reduce water evaporation.