Watering Tips..... Part Three
The tips presented before you here have been approved by professionals, scientists, and governments all for the safety and security of your flowers, plants, and lawns.
How
much water does a lawn need?
Most lawns require
about an inch of water per week. If you’re unsure of how long to water, put a
mark one inch from the bottom of several plastic containers and spread them
around the watering zone. Clock the time it takes to reach the one-inch mark
and water for that length of time in the future.
However, in
general, turf grasses need about
3/4" - 1" of water per week to maintain green color
and active growth. However, during certain times during the summer when high
temperatures are the norm, you should allow lawns to naturally slow down in
growth during those extreme conditions. You may let the lawn go almost
completely dormant in hot weather. Many factors such as the soil and weather
all have a role in the lawn's water needs. Here are a few guidelines to follow:
Decide
before hand.
Decide before summer heat and drought conditions arrive, to either water lawns consistently as needed throughout the season, or let lawns go dormant as conditions turn hot and dry. Do not rotate back and forth. In other words, don't let the grass turn totally brown, then apply enough water to green it up, then let the grass go dormant again. Breaking the lawns dormancy actually drains large amounts of food reserves from the plant.
Decide before summer heat and drought conditions arrive, to either water lawns consistently as needed throughout the season, or let lawns go dormant as conditions turn hot and dry. Do not rotate back and forth. In other words, don't let the grass turn totally brown, then apply enough water to green it up, then let the grass go dormant again. Breaking the lawns dormancy actually drains large amounts of food reserves from the plant.