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How and when to water
Every lawn’s watering needs are unique and are dependent
upon the type of grass and soil, the amount of local rainfall,
and other conditions. Most lawns are watered too often, but
with too little water. However, too much water can allow
development of diseases with your lawn. It is best to water the
lawn only when necessary, and then to water it slowly, evenly
and deeply—imitating a slow, soaking rain.
When to water your lawn
When the lawn begins to wilt, the grass’s color dulls, or
footprints stay compressed for more than a few seconds, the
lawn is beginning to dry out, and needs additional moisture.
The best time to water is early morning to allow the water
to soak deeply into the lawn and reduce the amount that
evaporates in the hot afternoon sun.
How to water your lawn
The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow,
soaking rain, applying about 2,5 cm (1 inch) of water. A
method of verifying the amount that you have watered is to
place several empty tin cans (low shallow cans work best) in
various spots around the lawn, and check the depth of water
in the can during the watering process.
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