One way to help your lawn endure drought is to encourage deeper rooting with lawn irrigation. Irrigate only when the grass begins to show one of the three signs of lawn thirst listed in our previous two blog posts. When you do water, apply the proper amount of water. These practices will increase rooting depth …
Lawn Watering Questions – Part II
How Much “Wilt” is OK? The answer to this question is “it depends.” Warm-season turfgrasses can easily survive extended periods of drought by entering dormancy. It is okay to allow your grass to enter dormancy, provided you are prepared to see some wilt signs and browning of leaf blades. If a period of limited or …
Lawn Watering Questions – Part I
How much water does grass need? Water requirements vary based on grass species, time of year, geographic location, soil conditions, amount of shade, and overall maintenance of a lawn. Because these varied factors each affect a lawn, rigid guidelines for your lawn’s irrigation frequency may not be accurate. Instead, let your lawn tell you when …
The Perfect Turn-on
Most people think a turn-on is quick and easy, but in reality there is a lot more to it. Care and a technical eye is what is needed to prepare for ultimate performance during the hot days of summer. Irrigation systems have been sitting idle all winter. Now it is time to charge your system. …
