Outdoor Watering Tips

Over half the water used during the summer is used outdoors, and most of that is for watering lawns. By watering your lawn wisely, you can conserve a precious resource and save money on your water bill. Following are some tips to help you save water outdoors.

Avoid watering during the heat of the day.

During midday, water is lost to evaporation which makes the application less effective. Higher winds at this time also distort the sprinkler pattern, resulting in poor coverage.

Water deeply and infrequently.

Deep, infrequent watering promotes deep, strong, drought-tolerant root systems.

Water your lawn early in the morning.

When you water in the early morning, less water is needed. Your lawn will absorb more moisture during daybreak.

Water no later than one hour before sunset.

At night, moist and cool conditions create the ideal environment for lawn diseases.

Do not overwater.

Excess moisture can weaken the plant’s root system, making it more susceptible to diseases and insect damage.