in the Phoenix
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How to Water Your Lawn
The heat and higher
evaporation make
summer grass
maintenance more
of a challenge.
But even in the hottest
months, a well-watered
lawn can remain verdant
and lush.
Lawn
Watering
Tips
Substantially watering
your grass occasionally
is more effective than
showering it lightly
every day.
If you water your lawn
deeply, the roots will grow
deeper, making it more
drought-resistant.
This is why you should
moisten the soil to a depth
of approximately 6-8”
when watering your lawn.
At this depth, the grass's
roots can soak up enough
water to keep it alive all
day long, regardless
of how hot it gets.
The weather can also
affect how often you water
your plants.
Your grass might need
more watering than usual
on really hot or dry days
due to the increased rate
of evaporation.
What is the
Best Time to
Water Your
Lawn in the
Summer?
The best time to water
your lawn throughout the
summer is first thing in
the morning, ideally
between 6 and 10 a.m.
If you water your grass
at this time, it will have
time to soak up the water
before the heat of the day
evaporates.
Grass becomes more
susceptible to illnesses and
water loss when watered in
the late afternoon or early
evening, when temperatures
are higher and evaporation
rates are higher.
You reduce the risk of fungal
diseases—which thrive
in moist environments—
by watering your lawn first
thing in the morning so it
has time to dry before dark.
Length of
Time to Water
Your Lawn
Grass variety, soil
conditions and weather
patterns are just a few
of the variables that affect
how often you need
to water your lawn.
Aim to give your grass
around 1” to 1.5” of water
every week, whether that's
from rain or sprinklers.
Place some shallow pots
around your lawn as you
water it to determine the
duration of the sprinkler
run required to achieve
this goal.
To get a good idea of how
long it will take to get to
the target amount,
measure the water level
in the containers after
a certain time.
Do not water your lawn
lightly every day; instead,
water strongly once
or twice a week to encourage
deeper root growth.
Is an Irrigation
System
Helpful for
the Lawn?
For a lush, green lawn all
summer long, an irrigation
system is a lifesaver.
You can program these
systems to water your lawn
at optimal times, ensuring
uniform coverage each time.
To make sure your lawn gets
the correct amount of water
without wasting any, many
newer irrigation systems
have sensors that change
the watering schedule
depending on the weather.
Weeds
Compete
with Water
Absorption
Routine weed control
treatments are essential for
keeping a beautiful lawn.
They can weaken your
grass and cause brown
patches by soaking up
water that it would
otherwise have absorbed.
Weed control is particularly
important in the hot
summer months because
weeds block the grass from
getting the water and
nutrients it needs to grow.
To keep your grass hydrated
throughout the summer,
pay close attention to when
you water it, how often you
do so and how you deal with
competing weeds.
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