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Water is very crucial for any lawn to develop into a lush, green, and healthy garden. However one should know the right time and quantity of water that is to be supplied to the plants and grass in the lawn. You should create an ideal schedule for the lawn watering system. Using a sprinkler system is very suitable for any yard, as the water supplied is evenly distributed among the garden. After installing a sprinkler system in your lawn, you have to know the exact time and amount of water to be distributed through the sprinkler.

What is the Ideal Time for Watering?

For most of the lawns, the ideal time is morning before 10 and avoid watering in the hot sunny afternoon, as the water evaporates before the grass could absorb the water. Always keep an eye on the tubes that transfer water to the sprinklers and see that there are no damages.

How Much Water Needed for Your Lawn?

Most of the lawns grow healthy when there is an inch of water for every week, but the volume can vary depending on the area, type of grass that you have on the lawn. If the grass is getting brown, then you have to increase the water in the garden.

Using the Sprinkler in the Lawn

Sprinkler system is the best option to water your lawn. The water is distributed evenly in the garden, and all the plants and grass get sufficient water. But you have to know the right time to run the sprinkler and also the time limit for running the machine. You can get all the information available from the manufacturer of the watering device.

How Long Should I leave the Sprinkler On?

Most of the experts say that any lawn needs 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. So the sprinkler must run for the ideal time so that the required amount of water is supplied to the plants and grass. So how can we ensure that the right amount of water is provided to the lawn? Follow a simple test. Place a bowl and calculate the time required to fill an inch of water in the container. Place different containers at different places and get the average time for filling an inch of water on the lawn. Based on the results you can calculate the time for running the sprinkler.

So How Often to Water Lawn in Summer?

Summer is the time for extreme temperatures, and your grass and plants tend to dry up quickly. Water is to be supplied not only to satisfy the needs of the plants, but also to cool the grass. If there are extreme temperatures for a prolonged time, then take precautions to save the grass in your lawn.

The Precautions to be taken are:

• Raise the mowing height to reduce the pressure on the grass.
• To cool off the grass, water the lawn lightly.
• More water is needed by the grass, as the water is used as an internal coolant by the grass.
• Increase the daily timings of the watering in the summer.

How Long Should the Sprinkler Run in Each Zone?

A zone can be defined by soil and grass that is present in the lawn. First, determine the time required for getting the appropriate amount of water for the yard. If you have more clay, shade or land that is tolerant to drought, then reduce the time of the sprinkler. If the area is not drought resistant, then you can increase the watering time for the lawn.

Conclusion

Water helps the grass on the lawn to grow green and healthy without any diseases. The right amount of water is to be supplied to the yard at proper times. If you are in confusion of scheduling the right time and amount of water for your lawn, then our Lawn Care Professionals are ready to help you every time. Call Green Gold Landscaping at 914-882-5459 to get a customized watering schedule for your yard. You can also contact us for expert Lawn maintenance, Landscaping and Snow removal services. We serve Westchester County and its surrounding areas.