When is the Best Time to Water My Lawn?

Perhaps you’ve noticedthat your next-door neighbor’s sprinklers are always running and you’rewondering if you should be watering your grass at all hours of the day. Maybe you’re one of a thousand others whowant to know how much is enough.

What You Need to KnowAbout Watering Your Lawn

Water Your Grass Duringthe Early Hours of the Morning

In case you’re notaware, you’ll get the best water absorption when everything is cooler atsunrise. On the other hand, watering your grass later in the day where theweather is mostly warm, bright, and breezy, will rob your turfgrass of itsmuch-needed hydration because of the force of the wind and the heat of the sun.

Don’t Water Too Quickly

Some people may thinkthat setting their irrigation systems or sprinklers to their highest settingsis a great idea because it can allow them to drench the area within a shortperiod of time. However, watering your lawn too quickly will cause you toexperience a runoff. When this happens, your turfgrass won’t be able to absorbenough water. It’s best to check the edge of your lawn to check if precious water is running down the drain.  

Measure Your Output

Daily watering sessions aretoo frequent and watering once a week is never enough. The last thing you needis to drown your grass and deprive it of the oxygen that it needs to surviveand thrive. For this reason, it’s best to measure your output by waiting forthree days between each of your watering sessions so that your lawn can have achance to get a breather. Try placing some coffee mugs around your lawn tocheck how long your sprinkler system takes to fill each mug to a 1/2-inchmark.  Once you’ve established yournumber, set the sprinkler system for that amount of time every three days.

Call the Lawn CareExperts!

If you’re serious aboutkeeping your lawn lush and green, hire the lawn care specialists at O’Hara PestControl today. Schedule an inspection now.