Tips For Healthy Lawns in Arizona Summers - Watering

Each week we will cover a different topic that relates to the current season and covers a general tip or trick relating to keeping your property and greenery looking it’s best.

Watering

The key to watering for an Arizona summer is to apply no more than necessary and to water deeply. Only water often enough to avoid any wilt between waterings.

During the hot summer months, water lawns no more than once every three days. Remember to water deeply. Water long enough to move water to a depth of 8 to 10 inches into the soil – you can use a probe or long screwdriver to check the depth. The probe moves easily through moist soil and is resistant where the soil is dry. There are water management systems that can help automate the length of time and soil moisture levels as part of the watering process.

A lawn watering guide is available online at Phoenix Area - Turf Water Management. Homeowners also can usually find lawn-watering information in their local newspaper.

The best time to water in the summer is during the cool morning hours before 5 a.m. Sprinklers and timer systems make this a very easy task. This helps minimize evaporation and also helps to prevent fungal growth. 

And remember: Water, Use It Wisely!

If you need help with your commercial property please give Greens Keeper Commercial Landscape Maintenance, LLC a call at 623-484-8277, to see how we can help you solve your property problems.

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