How to Water Your Lawn Effectively

Lawns need watering to replenish the moisture in the soil soaked up by the grass. Rain is the best way to water lawns, but on rainless days, hoses, sprinklers, and sprays can do the job. To maintain a beautiful lawn, watering has to be done with care and at the right intervals.

Water your lawn only if the soil is dry up to about six inches from the ground. Grass is very resilient and can be very tolerant to drought, so frequent watering is not necessary. Over-moisturizing the soil can in fact harm grass. The best time to water your lawn is early in the morning, and in the evening, when evaporation is slower.

Meanwhile, take note that sprinklers reach a wider area and are therefore more effective for watering lawns than hoses. When sprinkling, you'll need to adjust the water pressure to make sure the water penetrates the soil and does not run off or create puddles. When the weather's very dry and the soil is parched, prick holes on the ground with a garden fork to allow the water to go deeper into the soil. During this time, grass may benefit more from thorough watering about once or twice a week compared to daily sprinkling.

Finally, always check the level of the water's penetration after 30 to 60 minutes. If it has reached six to twelve inches deep, then it's time to stop watering your lawn.