The Citizen, 2015-05-07, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015. PAGE 19.
Water strategies can save lawns
MS –Summer is a season for
landscaping and homeowners who
live in regions that get especially hot
in the summertime often worry that
their lawns won’t make it through
the dog days of summer looking
lush. But lawns don’t have to
succumb to the sizzling summer sun.
Oftentimes, the right watering
strategies can help homeowners
nurse their lawns through the hottest
months of the year, ensuring the
lawns make it to autumn looking as
green as they did back at the height
of spring.
• Reconsider when you’re
watering. Come summertime,
homeowners may want a glass of
water at high noon, when
temperatures seem to be at their
hottest. But you and your lawn are
different, so the best time to satiate
your thirst is not necessarily the best
time to water your lawn.
Watering in the middle of the day
is often ineffective, as water tends to
evaporate quickly in the afternoons
when temperatures are peaking.
Nighttime watering can contribute
to the growth of fungus, which can
create an entirely new set of
headaches for homeowners.
Morning watering sessions tend to
be most effective during the
summertime, as temperatures tend to
be cooler in the morning, leading to
less evaporation. Less evaporation
means all that watering isn’t going to
waste.
• Reconsider your sprinkler. If
you can’t afford an in-ground
irrigation system, which many
landscaping professionals feel is the
most effective and efficient way to
water a lawn, then you likely will
rely on a sprinkler to keep your lawn
looking lush through the summer
months. When choosing a sprinkler,
look for one that shoots water out
horizontally as opposed to vertically.
A vertical sprinkler system is more
vulnerable to wind and evaporation
than one that shoots water out
horizontally, so make sure your
sprinkler system is sending water
into your lawn and not into summer
breezes.
• Avoid overwatering. How much
water your lawn needs in the
summertime depends on a host of
factors, including where you live and
how often rain falls in that region.
Overwatering can promote the
growth of fungus and adversely
affect your lawn’s root system,
making it difficult for roots to grow
deep. Speak with a local landscaping
professional to determine how often
you should water your lawn each
week.
• Strategically position your
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Keeping thirsty lawns sated
Summer heat can be a difficult thing to overcome when it comes to lawns but, with the right
watering strategies, it is possible. (Photo submitted)
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