When it comes to lawn maintenance, many people consider the complications that can arise from underwatering your yard and try to avoid them. In actuality, overwatering your yard might be even worse. While having an irrigation system is important to keeping your lawn healthy, it’s possible to use it too much. Below are some of the reasons you should try not to overwater your lawn.

3 Consequences of Overwatering

1. Shallow Roots

When your irrigation system is used too much, you're flooding the small pockets of oxygen in the soil and suffocating the plants. The plants will then naturally begin to develop a shallower root system to try to get closer to some oxygen. Shallow roots make your yard more prone to disease and can attract insects. An overwatered lawn is a perfect environment for certain bugs, as they can reach the roots and chew on them. This can result in patches of dead grass.

2. Fungus & Weed Growth  

When grass blades are constantly soaked, this provides the moisture needed for fungus to grow. Different types of fungi can take on a variety of unsightly appearances, such as discolored grass blades or mushroom growth. This moist environment is also perfect for certain weeds, like crabgrass. If an area is too wet for healthy grass to grow in, it’s common for weeds to come in and take its place.

3. Waste of Water

It’s important that you don’t waste natural resources like water. If your grass doesn't actually need the amount of water you’re giving it, then your irrigation and sprinkler system might be harming the environment. Not to mention, you’d be wasting money on water bills, too. A landscaping company can help to educate you on lawn maintenance and determine a proper schedule for your irrigation system so your yard can thrive.

If you need some help with taking care of your lawn, check out M K Landscaping in Valley Park, MO. Serving St. Louis County since 2007, this fully insured and licensed company provides a variety of lawn maintenance services such as mowing, leaf removal, core aeration, mulching, and fertilizing. In addition, they can also design and install retaining walls and patio pavers. For more information on their services, visit them online or call (314) 805-6922.