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Three Things You Need to Know Before Watering Your Lawn This Summer

A lawn being watered with sprinklers.

Keeping your lawn lush and green throughout the summer is going to depend a lot on how you’re watering it. When the sun’s heat is beating down on your grass for several hours each day for a few months, it can cause some serious damage. But you as a Georgia homeowner can prevent long-term damage by following our WeedPro® Lawn Care summer lawn care tips for keeping your grass healthy and hydrated.

As a general rule of thumb, your lawn should get about one to one and a half inches of water per week, whether it’s from traditional sprinklers or precipitation. Also, grass roots grow on average six inches deep, so you need to make sure the water penetrates the soil deep enough to make an impact.

How often you water your lawn per week will depend on three major factors: location, soil type, and type of grass. Follow our guide down below to keep up with good summer lawn care practices!

A residential neighborhood.

Location, Location, Location

Where you live will make a huge impact on how often you should water your lawn during the summer. Your lawn will need the most water during times of high heat, low humidity, and drought — all of which are highly dependent on your location. It’s best to do some research into the weather and precipitation patterns of your local neighborhood to gauge the type of environment your grass is growing in and how you can keep it lush and green. 

For specifics about how your area will affect lawn watering, your greatest source of information will come from your local lawn care provider or garden center. For homeowners in Alpharetta and the surrounding communities, our WeedPro® Lawn Care experts can help!

Grass roots in soil.

Type of Soil

When deciding how often and how long to water your lawn, you need to consider the type of soil you have. Different types of soil react differently when moisture is introduced, and this can greatly affect the overall health and growth of your grass and other plants. For our purposes, there are three main types of soil you should be aware of:

  • Sandy soil: needs less water, but more frequently because it absorbs water faster
  • Loam: holds water well, without runoff or puddling
  • Clay: absorbs slowly, and can be prone to runoff if you water too quickly

How to Identify Your Soil Type

You can determine the type of soil you have by performing a simple test. Start by scooping up a handful of soil from your lawn and squeezing it tightly in your hand. Sandy soil tends to fall apart quickly, while clay will pack together into a hard ball. Loam, which is considered an ideal soil type for healthy lawns, will hold its shape when squeezed but will crumble easily when disturbed.

There are other ways to assess soil type as well, such as measuring the drainage rate, checking the pH level, and observing the presence of organic matter or rocks in the soil. But our summer lawn care experts can help you know for sure and keep it healthy with core aeration and other services.

A lawn of grass.

Grass Type

Certain strands of grass have deeper roots and need to be watered for longer durations. But others do well in dry climates and may need to be watered less. The bottom line — know your type of grass, and then research how much water it needs to do well in the summer. WeedPro® Lawn Care is one of your best resources when it comes to figuring out this information; our team is not only familiar with the Alpharetta area, but we have tremendous experience in caring for local grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers.

Watering Your Lawn Effectively With WeedPro® Lawn Care

Everyone’s lawn is a work in progress. But with proper maintenance and a little research, you can have the beautiful lawn of your dreams. For more helpful tips, check out our other lawn care blog posts, and reach out to us if you need help doing what’s best for your grass!

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