We currently have a heat index of 106 degrees. This means you have got to make sure you’re watering correctly if you want healthy grass. There’s a common misconception that cranking up your sprinkler system and watering every day will help when it’s this hot. However, that is not the case.
Chances are, if you’re watering every single day, you’re either overwatering or not watering long enough during each session. It’s better to water once or twice a week for longer, so the water can soak deep into the soil. This will encourage your grass roots to grow deeper and healthier in the process. Deep roots handle heat, drought, and other stressors better than shallow roots.
Your grass needs 1 inch of water per week, broken into 1-2 watering sessions per week. You can see how long your yard needs to be watered by putting out collection cups and running your sprinkler system. Time how long it takes to collect 1/2 inch of water, and that’s how long you should run your sprinkler system per session. Ex: It takes 30 minutes for my cups to collect 1/2 inch of water. Therefore, I should run my sprinklers for 30 minutes, twice a week, to get 1 inch of water total.
We hope this helps! If you have any questions, let us know. If you need help figuring out your sprinkler system or need repairs, give us a call at 318-933-7096 or click HERE to get started!
