How often do you water your lawn?

[theanimala]

I was told it's better to water your lawn deeply then to water it more often. As of now I water it three times a week for one hour (each zone). I live in the North East where it has been quite hot and not much rain.

I was thinking of watering everyday for 30 minutes instead. I'm sure an hour everyday would be best, but I could see that becoming very expensive. Any advice?

 

[AMDZen]

Right now its every 3 days for 40 mins per zone.

 

[Quixfire]

When it rains.

 

[frankie38]

That advice is correct. You need to adjust that schedule for your soil type.

For example, I have high clay content in my soil. So i do not need to water everyday, every other day for 15 - 20 min is ok.

Clay soils retains water longer than sandy soil. Water will run-off clay soils and not be absorbed due to frequent watering.

 

[imported_Pablo]

As little as possible. THat way I don't have to mow. (as much)

 

[nakedfrog]

Hasn't needed it yet. Might soon, though.

 

[Dubb]

is this some kind of pubic hair joke?

 

[Poulsonator]

Haven't had to water since we moved in back in November. The previous owner didn't water in the last year, either. Of course, it helps when you live in Central Florida, and we got 3 nice hurricanes.

It's rained enough here that I still haven't had to water my lawn. Love it.

 

[Mr Nate]

I watered it quite a bit for a while there when it got real hot here in New England, but it's become damper and cooler so I've stopped all together.

What I'm saying is I don't really care all that much about my lawn.

 

[isasir]

Every other day for 25-30 min.

 

[Raiden256]

Every 3-4 days for 2 hours. Is that weird?

 

[neutralizer]

Every day at exactly 6 PM.

 

[mchammer]

Nevar!!

 

[suicidalpigeon]

cant give an exact estimate because its been raining most of the month.

 

[alien42]

never, but i hope those that do, do it at night and not when the sun is beating down.

 

[Ryan]

I dn't - it rains almost daily One of the few perks of living in FL

 

[tami]

i don't need to water my lawn. it's taken care of by the building management

 

[gsaldivar]

Whenever my dog has to go pee.

 

[2cpuminimum]

never

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: Quixfire
When it rains.

:thumbsup:

Vegetable garden, every 3-4 days unless we get a heavy rain.

 

[Eli]

Never.