Homeowners love a lush lawn that looks great. Unfortunately, having a great-looking lawn can use a lot of water if you’re not careful. The good news is that an irrigation service can minimize water usage without negatively impacting your lawn’s appearance. Here’s a closer look at how much water your lawn might need.
Watering by the Week
A lawn needs a consistent amount of water to stay healthy. Today’s Homeowner reports that a lawn needs enough water to wet the soil to a depth of at least one inch at least once per week. When conditions are more normal and not so dry, your lawn can benefit from water that reaches a depth of about three inches. You can check the amount of water your lawn is getting by placing a container with straight sides on the ground while watering the lawn and measuring the amount of water after the lawn is watered. An irrigation service can help ensure your lawn is getting just the right amount of water, so you can have peace of mind knowing you’re not overwatering or underwatering your grass.
Watering by the Square Footage
During dry conditions, each square foot of your lawn should get more than half a gallon of water to stay healthy. Today’s Homeowner suggests 0.62 gallons of water per square foot will provide about an inch of water for the entire lawn. That amount adds up quickly the bigger your lawn is. Your irrigation service will distribute 62 gallons of water for a 100-square-foot section of lawn and 6,200 gallons for every 10,000 square feet per watering.
Watering by the Season
The hotter and sunnier it is, the more water is needed to maintain a healthy lawn. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American households with lawns use an average of 238 gallons to water their lawns during the summer months. Many locales where water is particularly scarce strictly regulate water usage for lawns by limiting the times and days when water can be used during different times of the year. An irrigation service can help ensure water is delivered during these designated times and adjust the timing based on the season and local regulations, so you don’t have to worry about keeping up with directives.
Installing an irrigation system is a convenient way to ensure your lawn always has enough water while keeping up with local water regulations. To learn more about the benefits of using an irrigation service or to schedule an installation, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at Colby’s Lawn & Landscape today.