How long should you water your lawn for, and at what time of day?
ensure you’re watering in the early morning or early evening, never during the mid-day sun.
Adjusting your watering schedule can have an immediate positive effect.
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This, as well as watering too late at night, can also lead to over-watering.
Dont ignore signs of over-watering, like squishy ground after walking on the lawn, Valenzuela says.
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This will help dictate how often and how much water they need.
Valenzuela says the cadence of watering is important.
Watering Too Shallow
Another common issue Valenzuela notes is not watering your lawn deeply enough.
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This encourages weak roots and limits growth.
Deeper watering can also mean more infrequent watering.
The goal is to verify your lawn stays hydrated while also limiting wasted water.
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