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by Eda Buchanan
One of the most important things that will be needed for a green looking lawn that stays healthy is through watering it properly. If you don't water it right, it can cause either wilting of the grass, or it will cause brown patches to be in different areas of your yard. Here are five watering techniques to be used when watering your lawn in order to make it look healthier.
Know how much water to give your grass. It is important to know the climate that you live in, as well as what type of soil that you have and the nutrients which you need to give your grass. By determining all of these different things, you will know how much water you need to supply with your grass. Each region is different, and can be measured easiest by keeping these things in mind.
Knowing how long to water your lawn. Many will stop watering their lawns after the spring and summer seasons are over. However, even if you are thinking that it is going to snow a lot, beginning in the late fall, it is best to continue watering your lawn. Because of the colder temperatures that are arising, the shift in climate moves into that of a desert, meaning that the lawn is in need of more supply of water, rather than less. By the time the cold takes over, it will ice the water and freeze the ground, making it so that the grass doesn't receive the same nutrients that are needed.
Irrigation Systems. There are several different ways to water your lawn which will make it easier for both you and the grass. Automatic irrigation systems are one way to water your grass. They can help to save money as well as save on water supply. If you have an even surface, the best type of system to put in is a spray lawn sprinkler. This gives a lot of water to the lawn in a shorter amount of time, which will then be soaked up by the soil quickly. If your lawn is on a slope, it is best to have a rotor lawn system. This applies water at a slower rate, but can water larger areas that are uneven. By knowing what type of water system you need, an irrigation system can help in saving on maintenance time, as well as saving on water supply.
| Historical Quote |
I’d take off all my clothes
& cross the damp cold lawn & down the bluff
into the terrible water & walk forever
under it out toward the island.
| —John Berryman (1914–1972) |
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Know the soil type. This will help to determine how much water your grass will need. There are basically three different types of soils. The first is clay, which will not need as much water. The second is loamy soils, which is an average type of soil. The third type of soil is sandy, which requires more water. The difference between these three is the size of the soil. The larger soils can soak more water and keep it in the yard. You can tell the size and type of your soil by the qualities and the size of the soil. For example, clay soil will be stickier and can be rolled into balls without falling apart. Loamy soil can not role in a ball, but will stick when you apply pressure to it. Sandy soil will fall apart without you being able to control the form that it takes.
Watering your lawn at the right time. If you water your lawn in the middle of the day, you are likely to have to water your lawn more, without the lawn carrying the nutrients for long periods of time. This is especially important when the weather is hotter, as the sun will take the water and cause it to evaporate, instead of allowing the water to soak into the soil. It is said that the best time to water is either in the morning or evening. This will not only help with preventing extra care to the lawn, but will also preserve water.
The most important thing to keep in mind when determining the factors in watering your lawn will be how to save on water while supplying the right amount of nutrients to the lawn. By doing so, your lawn will stay greener throughout the years.
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