where are the plants root systems going to be?
They will be in the top three to five inches of the soil. Such shallow watering creates plants that are dependant on frequent water because the root layer is so thin. This creates a lawn that is more prone to grub damage, perennials that are more likely to die in the winter, and shrubs and trees that are more prone to falling over in a storm. And frequent splashing of water also makes plants more prone to fungal problems. Just about every single disease described in my turf-care books lists too much moisture as a contributing factor. Constantly moist soil also encourages the growth of moss, both in the lawn and in the garden. Because moss prefers continual moisture and lawn grasses do not, the moss will soon outgrow the turf, even in sunny landscapes. Those who water too frequently find themselves in a constant battle with moss. And moss isnt the only weed that flourishes in damp soil. Lawns that are too wet provide the ideal place for mushrooms to grow and bent grass to get establishe
