A lush, green lawn is the talk of the town. Lawn watering is an important home maintenance task that should be done responsibly to preserve natural resources and keep your lawn looking healthy.
In this blog, we’ll tell you the benefits of lawn irrigation and offer tips on how to water your lawn responsibly.
Why Is Irrigation Good For The Environment?
Responsible irrigation is an eco-friendly way to water your lawn. Good irrigation practices can save money on your water bill, conserve resources, and help your lawn look healthy and lush all season long.
Additionally, irrigation can also help improve the environment. By conserving water, lawn irrigation can reduce pressure on waterways and reduce river runoff that can carry pollutants and soil erosion into waterways.
In addition, properly watered lawns also need less fertilizer, which can lead to groundwater and surface water pollution, and are more resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides.
1. Invest In A Good Irrigation System
Manual sprinklers, such as oscillating impact sprinklers, can be efficient occasionally for small yards, however, they can produce inconsistent results. If you forget to water one day or leave a sprinkler in one spot for too long, you can end up with under- or over-watered areas of your yard. An automatic irrigation system waters your lawn evenly and efficiently, resulting in beautiful grass and saving you money in the long run.
2. Plan Your Lawn Irrigation
Take the time to plan your lawn irrigation system so that it waters your lawn evenly and effectively. The first step is to consider which irrigation devices are best to include in your landscape design, then determine where to place your sprinkler heads to achieve the best coverage and make sure your sprinkler controller is calibrated correctly so that it waters your lawn for the right amount of time.
3. Water Your Lawn In The Early Morning Or Late Afternoon
During the hottest hours of the day, most water evaporates before it can soak into the soil. Watering in the cooler, calmer mornings or evenings will help minimize evaporation and save water. Additionally, the air is calmer at these times of day, which reduces the amount of water that could be carried by summer breezes.
4. Watch The Weather
If it’s raining or is going to rain soon, let Mother Nature water your lawn for you. It should be noted that watering during freezing conditions can damage your irrigation system and potentially your lawn. Rain and freeze sensors can reduce water waste and prevent damage to your yard. These devices stop irrigation systems from running when it rains or when the temperature approaches freezing.
5. Use The Cycle And Soak Method
The cycle and soak method of watering your lawn can reduce or eliminate runoff. This irrigation method involves watering for short, intermittent periods rather than one long watering cycle, allowing water to percolate into the soil between cycles.