Make Sure Your Lawn Stays Beautiful with These Summer Irrigation Tips
By:
M & D Sprinklers, Inc.
| Published 06/07/2023
Water during the optimum time. Early morning is the best time to water for a couple of reasons. The first being that mornings are cooler so it takes the water longer to evaporate. The second is that after the morning dew is gone, the lawn can dry quickly so a little spray around 9 a.m will help protect the grass from damage.
Use the right amount of water. Purchase a rain gauge or use cans to find out how long it takes for your irrigation system to put out 1 inch of water. Check each of your zones to ensure the timing is consistent across the board. Then set your timer for whatever interval your system needs to put out 1 inch of water.
Keep an eye out for dry or brown spots. It could mean that one of your sprinkler heads is malfunctioning or is placed wrong for full coverage.
