How much water do I need to properly water my
lawn? Here are some pointers on how your grass will show you it needs watering.
Firstly, broad leaf grasses tend to roll the
leaves to conserve water. They do this to lessen the surface area exposed to
the sun and heat. When grass starts appearing yellowish it is an early warning
sign that the grass needs water .
On thinner leafed lawn grasses, there will be
evidence of footprints long after the indentations were made. This is because
the leaves are dry and becoming dehydrated.
Now how much
water should you apply when watering? I don’t recommend short
daily applications of water as all this does is dampen the top soil structure
with little or no moisture penetrating to the deeper roots.
Deeper watering
applications encourage the roots to grow deeper and enables the plant to get
through drought conditions.
The rule of thumb is apply an inch or two of
water per week in the higher heat periods and less in the cooler times. Be sure
to watch the grasses growth patterns for signs of dehydration.
One last thing to keep in mind - You should
never over water your lawn. This just leads to possible diseases and soggy
patches in the lawn.
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