Watering your lawn is one of the most important parts of caring for your lawn. Not watering enough leads to a range of different lawn problems and can ultimately lead to your lawn’s demise. On the other hand, watering too much can have adverse effects on your lawn as well.
So here are the top 6 tips we recommend in keeping your lawn well hydrated and drought tolerant, so it performs at its best.
Tip 1
Use sprinklers and soaker hoses for a more consistent spread of water to your area. Try not to hand water with a hose as this will only lead to inconsistencies in your watering. Please check out our blog for more information on different sprinkler solutions for your area here.
Tip 2
Water your lawn in the morning before the heat of the day. This will allow for the water to soak down into the soil profile so that it is available for the roots of your lawn to use, while minimising heat-related evaporation. It is best to avoid afternoon and night watering as it can become susceptible to fungal diseases.
Tip 3
Water for longer time periods, less frequently. Watering your lawn 1-2 times a week for half an hour each time is much better than watering your lawn 6 times a week for only 15 minutes. You want to train your lawn to be more drought-tolerant. Frequent short watering will only cause your lawn to become thirstier and less drought-tolerant.
Tip 4
Different lawn types require different amounts of water, so if you are looking to install a new lawn, look at each varieties drought tolerance. If you are after a drought tolerant turf type, TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is one of the most water efficient grasses available. It is the only turfgrass in Australia to be Smart Dop Certified for its superior drought tolerance, needing upto 38% less water than other turf types.
Tip 5
Varying weather conditions will require you to change up your normal watering routine. If there are a few days in a row of substantially hot weather, you may need to add some extra watering’s into your routine. Likewise, if you have a few days of wet weather, you don’t need to water your lawn during that time.
It is also important to abide by any water restrictions in your area. By ensuring you select a drought tolerant lawn and follow these simple steps it will be a lot more manageable for your lawn to cope during these restrictions.
Tip 6
Using ColourGuard Plus on your lawn can help act as a sunscreen on your lawn! It screens out the harmful UV rays, but still allows filtered light to hit the leaf blade. ColourGuard Plus protects your lawn during even the hottest summer months.
Bonus Tips!
- Use tank water
- Capture water from the shower
- Use a soil wetter like Lawn Soaker to help your soil better absorb water into the profile.
For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.
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