In a newly seeded lawn, the top 1.5 inches of soil should be kept moist for between 5 and 10 days, which is how long the germination period typically lasts. Water your new grass seeds once or twice daily with a gentle spray or mist to prevent displacing the seeds and flooding your lawn...
It might be tempting to douse your lawn in water, especially during the summer, but don’t do it. A well-developed root system is grass’s best defense against drought. Overwatering grass actually slows root growth because the roots don’t have to expand in search of moisture. Instead, w...
Wave goodbye to water wasted on sidewalks, siding and your neighbor’s lawn. Ignoring Your Grass’ Needs Taking a lawn’s age into consideration is important. A fully-grown lawn can handle a more powerful spray, whereas newly seeded lawns need a gentler touch. If you only have a small ...
• Mulch newly seeded areas with straw, marsh hay or lawn clippings to reduce evaporation rom the soil sur ace. • Light watering every other day is generally su cient as long as the soil was moist at seeding time. • Water less frequently when the grass ...
Now is a great time to lay sod to install a new lawn or repair an established one. Newly laid sod needs special attention to watering. Water the newly laid sod for about 15 to 20 minutes every day for the first seven to 10 days. Then, water for about 30 minutes every other day for...