Use a rain gauge to measure how much rain your lawn is getting. If you get an inch of rain in a week, there is likely no need to run your sprinklers that week. Sensors : Some irrigation systems have built-in sensors that keep track of how much water your lawn has already received and will need based on recent rainfall, temperature and soil type. Yes, your grass can get too much water. Too much water also makes your grass more susceptible to disease.
As your landscape grows, the system may be blocked by larger trees and bushes. Some sprinklers apply water too fast. If water is running off into the street, turn off the water. Wait approximately 20 minutes for the water to absorb, and turn the sprinklers on again.
Drought Tips: Cut grass on the high side to help shade the roots. Eventually, weeds would take over the yard, stealing nutrients from the grass and plants. Unfortunately, the weeds that thrive in wet soils are often the ones that are aggressive to spread and difficult to control due to their deep root systems. And since these types of weeds have deep root systems, pulling them by hand takes a lot of work. If that's not enough, overwatering could also render some lawn treatments ineffective.
For instance, amending the soil with fertilizer becomes useless if the yard is overwatered. The excess water will literally wash all your hard work away!
This will make lawn maintenance very expensive for you. Developing and sticking to proper watering habits is paramount to keeping the yard healthy. Develop a watering schedule and always look for signs of over-watering prior to watering the yard. Irrigation systems have yet to take certain factors - such as wind speed, soil moisture, humidity, and the type of lawn you have — into consideration so there is no guarantee that overwatering will be prevented even if an irrigation system is in place.
Be proactive in terms of your watering habits and do not depend on your irrigation system completely. If you have an irrigation system, set the watering early in the morning just before the sun comes up.
Lawns need at least an inch of water a week. Do not leave the sprinklers on for long stretches of time. Modern sprinkler systems could detect soil dryness and will only release water when the lawn needs it. We recommend watering your lawn early in the morning so the sun could absorb the excess water as the day progresses. Do not water your lawn when the sun is high because capillary pressure may inhibit absorption. Water your lawn deeply but infrequently.
Infrequent watering is better for the lawn than over-watering. Established lawns tend to go dormant at certain seasons and they start thriving again once the rains come. When you do water the lawn, be sure that the water is reaching the sub-layers of the ground. This will encourage deep root growth. Do not water the lawn unless you are seeing subtle signs that the grass needs more water.
Depending on the weather, water every three to ten days. To get the latest gardening tips and helpful resources, subscribe to our weekly newsletter right now! It results in browning and yellowing grasses and leaves, accompanied by gray, brown, or even slimy roots. Excess water flow to the parking lot or street is a surefire sign that your lawn is oversaturated. Eos Outdoor Services can help you implement these tips, in addition to any of your irrigation needs.
We provide routine inspections, repairs, and more, allowing you to concentrate exclusively on managing your property. Our professionally installed irrigation systems deliver water to those areas of your landscape that need it most, at the right time, keeping your grass green and your guests impressed.
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