Many of us tend to worry that our lawns aren’t getting enough water in the summer because it’s so darn hot. The reality though, is that we should let Mother Nature do our watering for us whenever possible. If you follow some simple guidelines and let nature be your guide, you’ll have lush grass all summer… and if you’re lucky, a cheaper water bill.Turf grass will flourish in the warm season with just 1” of rain per week. Lately, we’ve had some great afternoon soakers in Atlanta, which means you may not even need to use your irrigation system. How do you know how much rain you’ve had? Listen to your local news. You can also find out by visiting the National Weather Service’s website (weather.gov) and clicking on Observed Precipitation.
In the event that you do need to water, do any time between midnight and 10 AM to minimize evaporation. It should take roughly an hour to apply 1” of water. If you notice that water is standing for any length of time, you’ve over-watered. Water is a precious resource, so try not to waste it!
If you have an irrigation system, and we are managing it for you, we make the appropriate adjustments based on observed rainfall. But if we don’t, you should make those adjustments on your own.
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