LAWN IRRIGATION
Water is the most basic requirement that grass needs to live and thrive. Watering and the how's and why's is a very popular topic these days. Watering your lawn is not simple, there are too many variations of circumstance in lawn care.

Your lawns watering requirements depend on several factors: climate, soil type, temperatures, wind, humidity, rain frequency, grass type, and maintenance practices. Through the experience of observing and understanding the environment of your lawn, you will begin to answer many of the questions you may have about watering over time and trial and error. If you don't want to wait contact us and get the advice of a professional.

A lawn irrigation system can be a comprehensive, underground system with timers, valves and programs. They can be manual or automatic. It can also be a hose and sprinkler.

Automatic lawn irrigation systems are generally best for areas that require constant maintenance and regular watering to maintain active, healthy growth. Irrigation systems with timers and program options are great for homeowners because they allow for flexibility according to the weather or seasonal conditions, but allow for consistency when the homeowner is away, or the growing conditions remain stable.

If you do not want the initial expense of having an automatic lawn irrigation system, you will most likely need to water with a hose and sprinkler. But attention to water levels is important as improper manual watering can lead to greater cost in water waste than in paying for an automated system. Most lawns, after they are well-established, need at least one inch of water per week. This can be split into two separate waterings a week. Your lawn is healthiest when it is watered deeply and infrequently. This "deep and infrequent" model encourages strong, deep root growth. If you are watering manually, with a hose and sprinkler, you should use a rain gauge or similar measuring device. (Any straight-sided container will do. Just use a ruler to measure the water collection.) Added benefits to watering properly are a stress free lawn, which is a healthy lawn, deep rooting, disease resistance and insect resistance. Diseases and pests wreak havoc when the plant is weakest, under stress or under watered.

When Lawn Irrigation is not Necessary
Some types of grasses do not need to be irrigated year-round. For instance, warm-season grasses go dormant during the cool winter months. During this time, irrigation is not only not necessary, irrigating when a turf is dormant can cause it to rot, or allow weed seeds to germinate.

Proper lawn irrigation techniques go a long way toward maintaining a healthy lawn. Be sure to tailor your lawn irrigation plan to the specific type of turfgrass in your yard for best results.

We will develop a personalized plan and schedule for your lawn care maintenance and landscaping needs. For more information contact us or call 614-547-5700 today.

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How often should I water?
When it needs it. Deep watering is the most important factor, roots will only grow where there is water. Roots will only travel as deep as the water saturation depth. If you water only 1 or 2 inches below the soil, the roots won't travel any deeper. This will force you to water your lawn more often. Soil conditions also affect how often you water. For example, sandy soil requires more water than soil with rich loam. Different types of grasses have diverse water requirements furthermore influencing the required watering frequency. Research your grass type and determine its specific watering needs.
How much water?
Grass roots should have a water depth of about 6 - 8 inches. This is the equivelant of about 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Any rainfall will allow you to cut back the amount or frequency of waterings. Do not water too often. The easiest way to check the volume of water your lawn receives is a simple rain gauge. An automated system should use a rainfall detector or rain gauge to shut off the sprinlers as necessary.
What time of the day?
Watering in the afternoon will not damage your lawn, contrary to past belief! Even though it won't damage anything, there are still disadvantages to watering in the afternoon. Evaporation increases in the afternoon thus reducing the amount of moisture the soil receives. Additionally, wind can disrupt the watering paths of your sprinklers. Your water pressure is typically reduced in the afternoon from the increase in water consumption around this time. Also, watering at night and can increase disease problems. The ideal time to water is early in the morning. Your lawn will have less moisture at night and you will save water.



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