If you want a lush lawn and garden, you can’t depend on rainfall alone to nourish it. Regular watering ensures your plants are getting the moisture they need to sustain strong growth. Find out how to take care of this lawn care task—the right way.

Do:

Water at the correct time.

Early morning is the best time to water your lawn. The coolest period of the day, when moisture is best absorbed, occurs from 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. If you water in the middle of the day when the sun is beating down, you will lose water to evaporation. Watering at night can leave your grass damp for too long, resulting in fungi or other lawn diseases. 

Track how much water your lawn gets.

Over-watering can drown your plants and grass, and wash away valuable fertilizer nutrients they depend on to stay healthy. Your lawn should be fine with one inch of water per week. Don’t reach for the hose if the weather forecast predicts precipitation. Leave a can out when it rains so you can determine how much moisture your garden has already gotten. 

Don’t: 

Water haphazardly.

Don’t just aim your sprinkler wherever when watering. Make sure you are getting even coverage—water by hand if your sprinkler system can’t reach all parts of the yard. Opt for deep watering so that roots further in the earth get the moisture they need as well.

Neglect other lawn care tasks.

Well-nourished roots are best able to absorb the water you give them and survuve dry spells. Proper fertilization, aeration, and irrigation encourage healthy root growth. Mowing is also important—grass should be shorn to about two-and-a-half to three inches. This ensures there is still shade covering the roots and soil, reducing water loss due to evaporation. 

For help with your lawn care in the Cincinnati, OH, area, trust Nature Plus Lawn & Irrigation. Priding themselves on their local roots, these professionals have more than 25 years of experience creating beautiful gardens in the area. Learn more about their history of serving the community online. To discuss your lawn care needs with their team, call (513) 755-9434.