How often do I have to water my lawn? This is a common question asked by property owners. The answer is important because proper watering is essential for achieving a healthy lawn. The best time to water your lawn is before 10 AM, after a fertilizer treatment, and after you mow! Continue reading to learn more about these essential watering tips to keep your lawns as healthy as can be.


Water Your Lawn Before 10 AM for the Best Results

It is a common belief that it's best to water your lawn after the sun sets because of the minimized water evaporation, however, this might be harming your lawn. The best time to water your lawn is actually before 10 AM, while the heat of the day has not reached its peak yet. By doing so, you avoid excessive water evaporation, thus allowing for more water to reach your roots. In addition to this, you give your grass time to dry before the night falls and the weather cools down. It is important that your turf is not wet throughout the night to avoid causing mold or fungus issues. If it is not possible to water your lawn before 10 AM, you can still do so in the late afternoon, after the hottest part of the day and before nighttime.

When watering your lawn, always make sure you are also following the water restrictions set by your city or county.


Water Your Lawn After It Has Been Fertilized

If your lawn has just received a fertilization treatment, don’t forget to water! This will help your fertilizer product penetrate deeper into your soil. However, you want to be careful about how long you wait after the treatment before watering. If you received a granular treatment, you should water immediately. If you received a liquid treatment, wait for the product to dry first.


Water after your lawn has been mowed - not before!

Never water your lawn before you mow it! Cutting wet grass could lead to your grass blades clumping up and jamming your lawnmower, potentially breaking it. Continuously mowing wet grass will also create dull blades that will rip your grass instead of cleanly cut it. This will not only give your turf a jagged/messy look, but it will also stress out your grass and lead to future problems.


Your lawn will tell you when it needs to be watered.

It's important to steer clear of watering your lawn when it doesn't actually need any water. Doing so might cause future issues such as lawn diseases. One way to check if your lawn needs moisture is to simply walk around on your grass. If you notice that your blades aren't bouncing back after being stepped on, this means that they are in need of extra water. However, if you see that your grass blades easily rise again, avoid watering. Most lawns will only need to be watered around twice a week.


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Now that you know the most important lawn watering tips, you can consider yourself a pro! However, watering is only one of the steps to maintaining a beautiful lawn year-round. Other services like lawn mowing, fertilization, weed control, and core aeration are all a part of proper lawn maintenance.

For property owners who no longer have the time to deal with all of these services, our full-service lawn maintenance program is perfect. We offer this service for homes and businesses in the Alton, Illinois area, including Godfrey and Edwardsville. Call (618) 467-7047 to receive a quote and sign up today!