HOW OFTEN
SHOULD YOU
WATER YOUR
LAWN IN ARIZONA?
Regular watering keeps your Arizona lawn
green and lush, but you might be wondering
how to know when you’re giving the grass too
much of a good thing.
It is common for people to think they’ve found
the perfect watering schedule only to get hit
by a new challenge.
Droughts and monsoon season can suddenly
cause your lawn to dry out or begin
to get soggy, which requires you to change
your plans.
There isn’t a strict rule to follow when it comes
to proper watering schedules.
Instead, take a look at how the grass grows
on your property to figure out how to keep
it in top condition.
Get to Know
Your Lawn
Bermuda grass is common
in Arizona landscapes.
This type of grass does best with less
frequent but deep watering that encourages
root growth.
Usually, this means that you’ll water it no more
than every three days.
When you water, make sure that the sprinklers
run long enough for the water to soak about
six to eight inches into the ground.
If you have newly seeded grass, water
often enough to keep the seeds moist
until they sprout.
After that, water every two to three days
until the lawn is well-established.
If you overseed in the late fall to early
winter, then continue watering until
the grass is fully grown in.
After you water, take a moment to walk
around to check for areas that either don’t
get enough water or have pools forming.
Then, adjust your sprinklers to accommodate
these areas.
In some cases, you might need to manually
water areas of the lawn that the sprinklers
can’t reach.
Know How
to Spot Signs
of Stress
During seasonal changes, keep an eye out
for signs that you need to adjust
the watering schedule.
Under-watered lawns tend to be dry
and don’t spring back if you press on the grass.
The blades of grass may also take on a lighter hue
and look singed from the sun.
You can use a measuring device to check to see
if the water is sinking deep enough into the soil.
If the ground is dry several inches down,
then you need to water more often.
An overwatered lawn is just as detrimental
to the grass.
You might notice that the ground is spongy
as you walk on it.
Mushrooms, fungal spots, weeds and mold
might also be evident.
Watering too much can also strip the ground
of nutrients and cause plants and grass to look
burned or wilty.
You can decrease watering during rainy and cool
weather to prevent this from happening.
Pay Attention
to Plants
Your watering schedule will also need to take
into account the other plants that you have
in your landscaping.
Native plants tend to be hardy and capable
of surviving dry periods.
Succulents are especially vulnerable to damage
if you overwater them.
Other plants, such as new citrus trees,
may need to be watered more often.
If necessary, adjust your sprinklers or manual
watering practices to direct water to, or away
from, other plants if their needs are different
from those of the grass.
Do you feel like you are watering regularly
and still not seeing results?
There could be other issues occurring with the
grass that are hard to identify from the surface.
Root rot, low nutrients in the soil
and grassy weeds can all impact
the general health of your lawn.
If watering isn’t fixing the problem,
then have one of our professional technicians
check out the situation to find the right
solution to bring your lawn back to life.
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since 1989, serving the greater Phoenix metro
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