When it comes to taking care of your lawn, one of the most important maintenance practices is also one of the most basic. WATERING!
TEAMWORK: As we take care of our lawn, you can count on us to apply the correct fertilizer and control products at the right time of year. In turn, we must count on you to properly water your lawn. It's important that we function as a team. Please read the watering instructions noted on the bottom of your invoice.
WATERING TIPS: Quantity! Your lawn should receive roughly 1 to 1 1/12 inches of water per week during the hottest, driest months. Deep watering to a soil depth of at least six inches is recommended. Light watering that merely dampen the grass are of little benefit and can actually harm your lawn. Place an empty coffee can or bucket on your lawn to determine how long it takes to apply 1-1 1/2 inches of water.
BEST TIME: Very early morning watering is ideal. Midday watering, when the weather is hot and dry, can waste water due to excessive evaporation. Evening watering tends to promote disease problems. Keep in mind, the key to effective watering is to give your lawn enough moisture to reach the deep roots of the grass plant.
ONE MORE TIP: During the summer months, it's a good idea to water your lawn the day before you mow, and try to mow during the coolest part of the day. Mowing height for the hot dry months should be 2 1/2 to 3" AFTER MOWING! These tips minimizes the browning effect of summer mowing and decreases the time it takes the turf to heal. Mow your lawn as it needs it. Never remove more than one third of the leaf blade at any one time.
For more information regarding watering instructions you can purchase helpful books from Cornell at the link below.
http://legacy.cce.cornell.edu/store/customer/home.php?cat=316
