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Everyone wants that perfect looking yard. And it’s tempting to simply put out the sprinkler especially on those hot days. But if your not careful, you could doing more harm than good.

When to water your lawn

• Don’t water your lawn during the heat of the day. A good portion of the water will evaporate before it ever makes it to the roots.

• Don’t water your lawn late at night. Nighttime watering promotes disease and mold.

• Do water during the morning. The morning hours have less heat and wind. This is the best opportunity to put some moisture back into the ground.

How to water you lawn

• Don’t water too often. It is better to water your lawn thoroughly but infrequently. Generally, once a week is enough.

• Don’t overwater. Overwatering is another huge waste. Your lawn needs about an inch of water per week during the growing season. And that includes rainfall.

Rain sensors are a great addition to any in-ground irrigation system. They can detect when it is raining and automatically interrupt the irrigation system to save your lawn and your water. Amazon has an inexpensive Toro brand, wired rain sensor. Check it out here.

What do you think? Are you watering your lawn too much? What’s your experience with rain sensors?
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