Below are some watering tips to keep your grass green and
your plants alive with color.
How much should you be watering? A lawn requires about an
inch of water per week. As for the gardens it will depend on what types of
plants you have, so remember to research the needs of your plants before
watering. Always remember not to do a week’s worth of watering all at once; the
ground won’t be able to absorb it fast enough. During typical weather
infrequent deep watering is ideal. During very hot days like the ones we have
been experiencing more frequent deep watering is recommended for both plants and
turf to prevent stress from developing.
The best time to water is early in the morning. This allows
the water to soak in fully without evaporating due to the sun; watering at
night may increase problems with various diseases on plants and turf. We are currently
seeing a lot of disease development on turf so if at all possible watering in
the morning is ideal. If watering at night is your only option you need to
monitor for disease development on both your turf and plants.
As always if you
have any questions for us please don’t hesitate to ask!
