We know you want to keep your lawn looking its best, and proper watering is key to ensuring the best results for your garden. You’ll not only have lush green grass that looks great but might even save on water bills! Not sure when’s the best time of day to water your grass, or how often you should pick up the hose? Read on for our helpful tips.
Water Early
Watering your lawn early in the morning ensures the water properly penetrates the soil before it has a chance to evaporate in the heat of the sun. This is most important in summer and we recommend you water your lawn before 9 AM to ensure the best results. Some people try to skip the early wakeup by watering their lawn in the evening. While this is certainly an option, it can potentially lead to fungal infiltration in your grass due to the fact your lawn will stay wet over the cooler night hours.
Don’t Water Every Day
You might think the key to a healthy lawn is daily hydration, but in fact, it’s usually better to water less often but for longer periods. Taking up the hose for longer stretches two to three times a week can really give your lawn a boost and improve its health and appearance.
Don’t Saturate
When you’re watering your lawn, it’s not always easy to know what amount is the right amount. The general recommendation is to give your lawn a good soak, but not so much that it’s saturated or waterlogged. A lawn that’s watered too generously can become swampy, and the water can simply sit on top rather than travel down to the roots where it’s needed for nourishment and growth.
Grass usually benefits from an inch of water a week, with no remaining water visible after the job is done. You might try experimenting with different watering periods to determine what works best for your lawn.
Consider Your Lawn
When it really comes down to it, the best watering practices are those that suit your particular lawn, its age, the season, and your soil. A hardy variety of lawn such as couch grass will be able to survive for longer periods without water, while newly-laid lawn will benefit from more frequent watering. It’s best to research the needs of your particular variety of lawn to ensure you give it the best treatment possible.
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When you contact Wide Bay Turf for your next landscaping or garden job, you’ll meet a friendly, experienced team passionate about supplying and delivering outstanding and fresh gardening products throughout the Fraser Coast. From small residential to larger commercial projects, our staff is on hand to help you explore your options, deliver your product and even assist with turf-laying. And with our grub-free guarantee, you’ll be sure all you’re getting is turf! Contact us today on 07 4121 2099.
