Watering the lawn is a part of lawn care. Watering in general is a good time to revisit the soil with its nutrients and minerals. Reseeding a lawn is a crucial part of lawn care in order to return it to its optimal health. The top surface of the soil is the primary source of water and needed to be maintained at a bare minimum.
The soil should be watered in small amounts not being over or underwatering the soil. A strong healthy lawn needs less water than a dry, less healthy lawn. Most lawns are able to survive with the exception of a few species such as Bermuda grass, Zoysia and St. Augustine. If the grass is growing below the breaking point of the blade, it is at high risk of dying from the lack of water.
When watering the lawn, the grass is not forgiving of traffic or animals. Those who have to mow the lawn on a weekly basis will most likely use greater amounts of water than those who have other lawn needs. This is due to the high traffic. In addition, those who have dogs or other animals will use significantly more water than other animals. The amount of water will also depend on the type of soil a lawn is growing on and the weather.
A lawn only needs to be watered in extraordinary circumstances. It is not typical to simply go outside and turn on the sprinkler for an ordinary day. Using this in such a way that only the lawn is being watered will not work. It is important to exceed the trience of the irrigation system in order to provide water in the small hours of the morning and to avoid over watering the lawn. Using organic fertilizer will provide the food and the energy required to provide the proper amount of water.
The use of organic fertilizer will also benefit the appearance of the lawn and provide the roots with the natural nutrients they need to grow strong. The roots of the grass are providing the nutrients that allow the plants to form for themselves, in addition they are also filtering the water that the plants in the fall and spring time need to survive. The fertilizer will provide the small nutrients that the grass is lacking and the roots are becoming stronger. The end result of this is a lawn that is healthier, able to fight off the weeds and provide a healthy environment for the plant to grow in.
The condition of the soil is very important to the life and death of the lawn. Nothing is more important to a lawn than how deep the soil is and what type of soil it is. This is determined by the PH level and the ability of the soil to hold water. Soil structure varies from section to section and group to group. Having a lawn care professional test the soil can be extremely beneficial to the life of your lawn.
Not all grass is the same and that is why it is important to know the characteristics and needs of the grass. There are the hot style grasses and the cool style or zone type grasses. These two grasses are very different from each other and need very different care. The hot style grasses need to be kept in a higher humidity and the cool grasses need to be watered less. These two grasses are found in the hot climates and the cool climate and are the kind that is normally watered with a sprinkler system.
Having a lawn care professional test the soil and advise you as to the type of grass that you have will greatly benefit your lawn. From having a beautiful lawn to having a disease free lawn, all you need to know is where you are at and you can get what you need. You can trust a professional, and when you need it, a professional will get the job done, faster than alone.
