Dr. Sprinkler Repair - Merced, CA (209) 854-4054
www.drsprinklermercedca.com
While Dr. Sprinkler Repair (Merced, CA) is on location and fixing lawn sprinklers, many people ask how long they should have their sprinkler timers running. The goal when watering is for the water to thoroughly saturate the ground. This allows the roots of the grass and plants that are deep beneath the grassy surface to receive the water that they need. This provides more nutrients for the grass so that when the hot weather comes your lawn, grass and plants will successfully withstand the heat.
How do you get your water to make stronger, deeper roots?
Set your timer to run for fewer days and have the automatic sprinkler system run longer per day. For example, water your lawn three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Set your lawn sprinklers to run longer by setting each zone to run for 20-30 minutes in cool weather and 45-90 minutes in hot weather. Water early in the morning (around 6 A.M. would be best). DO NOT WATER in the heat of the day, as this will cause the water to evaporate. The water droplets may also magnify the heat, which can burn up your lawn.
Dr. Sprinkler Repair - Merced, CA (209) 854-4054
www.drsprinklermercedca.com