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Summer is coming, and that means you want the lawn in your garden to look its best. Well, you cannot achieve that task, if you don’t find an efficient way to water the lawn. Water is the most essential component for a healthy lawn, especially in the summer heat. 

Before we go on about the best watering methods for your lawn, you have to understand the most fundamental question: how often should you water the lawn? It all depends on what grass you have, the soil it is planted in, the region you live in and the age of the lawn. That said, here are some of the best lawn watering tips that you should adopt: 

1. Lawn irrigation

You needn’t worry too much about grass, as it has evolved its ways of dealing with high temperature. For example, there are cool-loving types, which actually go dormant during the hottest periods of the year. What you need is something that resembles a little rainfall in the summer. What better way to achieve it than irrigation? Whether it is in the form of a sprinkler, drip irrigation system or a hose, you can bet it will relieve the grass when the heat is up. 

2. You have to determine water volume

Many gardening experts agree that lawn grass needs just enough water to penetrate the top 8 inches of the soil. That is the healthiest depth for grassroots. Depending on how hot the weather is, you can give or take an extra half inch. That said, you should develop a watering schedule that covers the need over 2 or 3 times a week. In times of drought, you can rehydrate the grass, to revive it. 

3. Stick to watering hours

If the afternoon in your area gets a little bit hot, then you will do the lawn a poor service to water it then. The Sun will easily evaporate the water, preventing it from soaking into the soil. To counter this, you should water the lawn early in the morning, or later in the evening. That way, the Sun won’t be a factor for evaporation and the water will be able to supply the lawn sufficiently. Also, bear in mind not to go overboard with watering time. A good rule of thumb is 30-40 minutes, which is enough for the lawn to soak sufficient water. 

4 Improve soil conditions

Normally, your soil will fall under one of three types: clay, sand and silt. Soil type with very small grains moves water quickly through it, whereas this process is slower for blocky and prismatic soil. Ideally, you want the soil to be able to hold water, which creates the perfect environment for plants. Test the water retention ability of your soil and don’t forget to add fertiliser to improve it further. 

5. Even irrigation

Are there any areas of the soil that feel dry? After all, the areas that sit close to the sprinkler usually have no problem, but what about those farther away? You can easily test your sprinkler by placing a few cans in the yard at even spaces. Check how full they are and make the necessary reconfigurations. 

6. Drip irrigation is great

If you want the best for your lawn, you can consider drip irrigation. This is a mechanism that slowly drips water precisely at the roots. The system conserves a great deal of water and makes for perfect targeting of where water is most needed. 

Now that you know how to make your lawn stand out, you should implement these tips and see how much of a difference they make. 

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