Watering in a Drought
Watering the lawn is much more than running sprinklers at night or spraying it with a hose. Water management is an integral component of a sound lawn care program. As water increasingly becomes a scarce resource, conservation and lawn management play a more important role in a lawn care program.
Requirements
The water requirements of a lawn can vary depending on grass species, soil texture, climate and desired level of aesthetics and maintenance. Turf generally needs about one inch of water a week during the growing season to stay green and actively growing. Drought resistant varieties of cool season grasses are available and many warm season grasses can survive with much less than one inch of water per week. As a rule, the healthiest turf is on the thirsty side which encourages root growth as they seek moisture deeper in the ground.
Frequency
Water should be applied deep and infrequently to simulate natural weather patterns. Long intervals between watering encourage the grass to develop deep, strong root systems which results in increased drought tolerance. Shallow and frequent waterings lead to shallow-rooted grass and a weaker overall plant. One or two deep waterings per week are better than watering a little every day.
Timing
The ideal time to water the grass is in the hours between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM. If this can't be done, water as early as possible before the heat of the day. Watering in the evening is acceptable as a last resort, but this can lead to conditions which promote disease. Watering in the middle of the day will cool the turf, but most of the water will be lost to evaporation.
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Homeowners Associations
Grass with Class understands that first impressions are everything and the beauty of a homeowner community starts with a plan to properly manage and enhance the landscape of the common areas. We specialize in working with homeowner association managers to increase the property's value, develop multi-year landscape management budgets, control costs, develop long-term beautification plans and improve the quality of life within the community. These landscape maintenance programs are tailored to meet the individual needs and interest of the community association managers.
