How much water does your lawn actually need, and how long should your sprinklers run? Aileen breaks down watering frequency, sprinkler run times, and the best time of day to water.
We are back with the Perfect Lawn Triangle series! The three sides that make up your perfect lawn are watering, mowing, and fertilization applications. All three work together to create the thick, healthy lawn you are after. Today we are focusing on watering, one of the most misunderstood parts of lawn care for homeowners in Prosper, Mansfield, and across North Texas.
In late spring and summer, you should be watering your lawn about two to four times a week. During the hottest part of summer, you will likely be at the higher end of that range. In milder spring or early fall weather, you can scale back.
The goal is about half an inch of water per watering session, which works out to a total of one and a half to two inches of water per week. That amount lets water soak deep into the soil, which encourages deeper roots and a lawn that handles heat stress better.
Not all sprinkler heads put out water at the same rate, so run times depend on which type you have:
These times are per zone, so set each zone in your irrigation system based on the type of heads in that zone.
It is best to water early in the morning. Watering early keeps water from evaporating in the sun and heat, so more of it actually reaches your grass roots.
When it rains, you can count that as a day of watering, as long as it is a real rain and not just a light sprinkle. If you get a good soaking, skip that day's scheduled watering.
Proper watering is what lets your grass absorb the nutrients from your fertilization applications, and it supports the healthy growth that comes from weekly mowing. When you combine all three, you get a truly exceptional lawn. Catch up on the full series with the Perfect Lawn Triangle overview and fertilization and weed control.
You handle the watering and mowing, and Vista Lawn and Pest will handle the fertilization and weed control with our 8-round program for homeowners in Prosper, Mansfield, and across North Texas. Call 469-333-8873, visit www.vistaturf.com, or scroll down and fill out the form to get started.
