Watering Your Lawn

Is the grass always greener on the other side or do they just water it right? The first thing people notice when they visit your home is the state of your lawn. Is it well maintained? Is it healthy and green as it should be? When you’re living in a subtropical climate area like Texas, the high levels of humidity can mess with your lawn especially during summer. How much should you water your lawn in Texas? Twice a day? 5 times a week? Read on to find out!

 

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4 Effective Tips to Watering Your Lawn in Texas
There is more to beautiful lawns than just watering them. When should you water your lawn? How often? How much is enough? If you are looking to sustain a healthy lawn, here are 4 tips for you to follow!

Frequency Matters
If you rarely water your lawn, the grass will start wilting and lose its nourished look. It is also not advisable to water too often to avoid a soggy lawn. Which is the right frequency when it comes to watering your lawn? Studies have shown than watering once a week would be sufficient. Depending on what time of the year it is, you could also water twice a week. Before deciding on how many times you will water, it is important to check if the state has set restrictions.

Timing is Everything
To ensure your lawn gets the most out of being watered, timing is crucial. The best time to water your lawn is during the morning hours. While some people may recommend late evenings, leaving the lawn wet overnight makes it prone to diseases. During the morning hours, the evaporation levels will be low ensuring the lawn gets all the moisture it needs.

6 Ounce Can Trick
This helps to prevent a soggy lawn and water runoff. The 6 ounces can act as a yardstick to help you know when it’s okay to turn off the sprinkler. Before you turn on the sprinklers, place this can on your lawn. How do you know it is the right time to turn the sprinklers off? The can gets full! Since some soils are shallower than others, should you notice runoff, turn the sprinklers off.

Efficient Watering System
Which is the best way to water your lawn? While automatic sprinklers are convenient, they may cause water wastage. Some of the best watering systems are drip irrigation systems and bubbleheads. Even though drip irrigation is slow, it is highly effective as the soil gets only a small amount of water at a time, leaving little space for evaporation.

The secret to watering the lawn is doing it thoroughly, yet infrequently. This will help the grass efficiently use the water stored in the soil. You should always avoid watering the law in a rapid manner. The grass is only capable of absorbing a certain amount of water at a time which means the excess water will run off. This water carries with it fertilizers, pesticides and other soil nutrients that your lawn needs.

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