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Frequency: The deeper the roots- the less often you will need to water- and a healthier lawn withstands drought. Deep watering encourages deeper roots as they grow deeper into the soil to search for water. Deep roots enjoy the lower soil temperatures during the heat of the summer and less fluctuatios in moisture levels and temperature.
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Use a timer: Hose end or hose-bib timers are available at major retail hardware stores and allow you to water your lawn while not at home. Simply attach to your tap before you attach your hose. When you leave in the morning, set your sprinkler out at the desired location, turn the timer on to 60-120 minutes and leave for the day. You can rest assured that the lawn will get the water it needs and you don't have to remember to shut it off.
Timing: Watering in the morning is best- allows the water to trickle deep into the soil and allows the leaves of the grass plant to dry before the water evaporates.
Irrigation Systems: See our Irrigation and Lawn Sprinkler section for information on a profesionally installed sprinkler system by LawnSavers.
Amount of Water: All lawn areas require a minimum of 1”- 1.5" per week. This is best done in one or two waterings per week depending on your soil type. The trick here is to water deeply so that the roots grow down deeper into the soil to chase the water, thereby leaving more soil above them to protect them during periods of dryness and excessive heat.
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