We talked about the importance consistency plays in a great looking landscape. This is true regardless of the size of the property. Today we will address proper watering practices.
Applying the proper amount of water to your lawn, trees, shrubs, and flowers promotes deep root systems and healthier plants. Let's start with your grass. On an established lawn, you want to water until you have moistened the soil to the bottom of the root system. To determine the depth of the root system, use a soil probe or spade. Now, the amount of water needed to moistened the soil to the correct depth, say 6 inches, will vary by soil type. If the soil is mainly clay, typical in central Ohio, it can take 1 to 2 inches of water. If your soil is sandy, you may need as little as 1/2 inch. Watering too deeply, especially on sandy soil, wastes water as it percolates past the root zone.
You need to have a good soaking once a week. So water deeply over a period of 1-2 days instead of small amounts everyday . Remember, to account for rainfall! Watch the grass as it gets really hot and dry in the middle of summer and adjust your watering as necessary.
The most efficient time of day to water is late evening or early morning. Generally, it is less windy, cooler, and more humid during these times. Therefore, you have more efficient use of water due to less evaporation and water pressure is usually better than during peak use times during the day.
You can water using hoses or an automated underground irrigation system. An automated system will save you time and water by efficiently watering the lawn. No more forgetting to turn off or move the sprinklers. No more watering in the rain. Automated systems use a rain gauge to adjust the amount of watering to account for rainfall.
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