What is the proper amount of water for my lawn?
A typical lawn needs at least of 1 inch of precipitation a week. If you choose to use a sprinkler, use an empty coffee can or a similar container in the middle of the sprinkler pattern. Keep track of the time it takes for the container to accumulate ¾ inches of water, then move the sprinkler to another area and repeat. If you do this process twice a week, you will keep your lawn lush and green, and you will know how long to leave your sprinkler in each area to water properly. Another note: Watering frequently and lightly causes very shallow root systems. Shallow root systems have a hard time obtaining the nutrients they need because they are limited to a smaller area. Thus, the lawn is less drought tolerant and more prone to disease. Deep, infrequent watering stimulates the roots to grow deeper and search out water as the soil dries out. Deeper rooted turf is a stronger, healthier turf.
