How to Properly Water Your Lawn During Hot Weather
Discover when and how to water your lawn effectively during hot weather to maintain its health and appearance. Promote deep roots and avoid drought stress.
How to Properly Water Your Lawn During Hot Weather
During hot, dry weather, proper watering is key to keeping your lawn healthy. The best time to water is either late in the evening after the sun has set, or early in the morning before the sun has risen. This allows water to soak into the soil, with limited evaporation.
For established lawns, you should water deeply and less frequently versus applying small amounts every day. Watering this way promotes a deep root system, helping your lawn through heat and drought periods.
Newly seeded lawns are different. Fresh seed needs the top layer of soil to stay consistently moist, so lighter and more frequent watering is usually necessary until germination begins.
As temperatures drop, so will watering needs with an increase in rainfall. Your irrigation needs should naturally begin to decrease then, watering less frequently. Paying attention to weather conditions and adjusting your irrigation schedule is the best way to keep your lawn healthy without overwatering.
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