A well-maintained grass field not only adds beauty to a building's exterior but also prevents soil erosion and cools areas around it. If you're reseeding a lawn or starting a new one, you should water your grass seeds regularly, either manually or with an irrigation system. Below are some tips to make sure your new seed is getting the moisture it needs.

How to Water New Grass Seeds

1. Know Your Soil & Plants

There are appropriate grasses for each soil type. How often you water depends on the kind of soil and grass you have. For instance, you may need to irrigate sandy soil more frequently than loam, clay, and silt because it doesn’t retain as much water.

2. Water Before Sowing

To have a healthy lawn, create a moist environment for new seeds. Prepare your planting area by watering it to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. To determine whether you've saturated the soil deeply enough, insert a long stick or screwdriver into the ground. If it reaches down to the prescribed depth without much resistance, then you know the soil is properly saturated. 

3. Turn On the Sprinklers Two or Three Times a Day

Keep the soil moist by lightly sprinkling the area at least two to three times daily. In addition, eliminate standing water as it can ruin your seeds. For a worry-free approach to lawn watering, consider installing an irrigation system so you’ll know your lawn isn't getting too much or too little water.  

Easily maintain a picture-perfect lawn by setting up an irrigation system and turning to landscape professionals for assistance. Trusted with their landscaping needs by Columbia, MO, residents, Oasis Landscapes & Irrigation has been helping homeowners and business managers maintain their lawns and gardens since 1989. They offer top-quality service and cutting-edge irrigation systems, including lawn sprinkler installations and irrigation sprinkler winterization. To learn more about their irrigation services, visit them online, or call (573) 446-0858 to speak with the staff.