Does achieving amazing lawn results sometimes feel like a mystery to you? We often hear from homeowners who feel like they’re doing all the right things but still aren’t getting the lush, green, healthy grass they desire.
While we know that can be frustrating, don’t worry—we are here to help!
To help get you started, we’ve put together this handy North Texas lawn watering guide. We’ll answer all of your key questions and get you off on the right foot so that you can start to see your lawn flourish.
Let’s start with the optimal timing. We know that a lot of homeowners believe anytime is a fine time to water. But this isn’t actually the case. In fact, watering in the evening can actually leave your grass prone to fungal growth. That’s because you aren’t allowing the sun to evaporate excess water and those hot, wet conditions are “just right” for the growth of lawn fungus.
Of course, you also don’t want to water in the heat of the day when the water will evaporate so quickly that hardly any reaches the root zone. This doesn’t do you much good, either.
Instead, the best time to water grass in North Texas is just before sunrise.
This timing will allow plenty of opportunity for the water to soak in before the sun begins to cause evaporation. It also won’t leave excess water simply sitting on the lawn and promoting fungal growth.
We get that you might not feel like being outside watering your lawn before sunrise. Rather than worry about optimal timing or having to get outside and hand-water, an irrigation system can take the guesswork out of it.
Now that you have a better idea of the timing, you might be wondering how long you need to water the lawn when you’re out there.
There is not a one-size-fits-all answer to this, mostly because it depends upon how you’re watering. Most homeowners in North Texas do have an irrigation system, so the duration depends upon the specifics of that system.
However, an important point to make in terms of how long to water grass in North Texas is that turf areas require a minimum of one to two inches of water per week, during the growing season.
Your goal is to achieve that output, in whatever way that you are watering. This is definitely an area where having an irrigation system can help to remove the guesswork from the process. It can be programmed to apply just the right amount of water to your lawn.
Just to give you an idea, it’s typically somewhere in between 10 to 35 minutes per zone (depending on the type of irrigation heads your sprinkler system has). Rotor heads must run around 25 to 35 minutes per zone whereas spray heads can typically do the job in 10 to 15 minutes per zone. But the exact specifics might vary.
In addition to the time of day and watering duration, you likely also want to know how many days a week to water. Again, it’s all about getting that optimal amount of water down (one to two inches per week).
During the summer, we typically recommend watering three to four days per week to achieve that goal. In the winter, you can plan on watering your lawn in the morning, once a week.
We know that there is a lot to keep in mind as you perform lawn watering in North Texas. What is often thought of as a really simple thing to do can be a bit more complicated than people realize.
But as we’ve said, to achieve the best results, you really do need to follow through on best practices.
As we’ve alluded to several times, rather than figuring all of this out on your own, you can remove the guesswork and use irrigation for lawn watering in North Texas. The goal is to make sure that you have an irrigation system that is ideally matched to the needs of your property.
Keeping up with regular irrigation maintenance is important to ensure that your system continues to operate optimally and that you’re getting the best results. Tweaks, adjustments, and repairs are needed over time.
At Grassperson, we offer ongoing irrigation maintenance to ensure that all of your lawn watering needs are met. This begins with an early-season analysis in which we can make recommendations and improvements as needed to ensure that you get your season off on the best foot possible.
After that, if you are truly going for the best-looking lawn on the block, then you would also want to consider a mid-season analysis at the time that we are most likely to be in drought. It’s windy and hot—and that can have a negative impact on the lawn. Your system may need to be dialed up in some areas and dialed back in others. These decisions are site-specific and therefore require a customized approach.
Finally, in the late fall, your irrigation system should be “put to bed” for the winter. It’s helpful for your lawn care experts to take note of what your lawn looked like prior to dormancy as that will be helpful information as they gear up for next season.
We know that figuring out the nuances involved in lawn watering can be more than you bargained for. Everything from the best time to water grass in North Texas to how often or how long can be frustrating (and time-consuming, too).
But instead of having to worry about any of this, you can hand your worries over to a pro.
When you are working with an irrigation pro, you can gain the confidence that your lawn is getting what it needs to look and perform its best not only now but into the future as well. After all, you have better ways to spend your time than figuring out the nuances of proper watering. The combination of an optimal sprinkler system partnered with a knowledgeable professional will ensure you’re on track.
Hiring the best irrigation service for your needs is important when it comes to achieving the best results. You want to know that your lawn is getting everything that it needs to perform its best.
At Grassperson, our irrigation maintenance services are one service our Total Maintenance Package customers often include in their list of yearly tasks. This will remove all of the hassles from your end while helping you to achieve the gorgeous lawn that you desire.
Ready to get serious about lawn care results at your Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville, or Frisco, TX home? Get a free quote and get ready to enjoy the best lawn on the block with no hassles!