Nothing adds to the appeal of a house more than a lush green lawn. It gives the impression that you take great pride in your home and work hard around the house. In reality, keeping your lawn looking good is a fairly simply process with the right irrigation system. Because when you install a quality Atlanta Irrigation system to keep your lawn well fed your biggest problem will be keeping it cut.
One of the most common questions asked of any Atlanta Sprinkler Company is “What do I need to do to keep my lawn green?”. It isn’t a one size fits all situation though. Your water schedule will depend on things like the makeup of the soil, the type of grass you are planting and how extreme the season is. You may find yourself altering your schedule several times a season to keep up with the changing temperatures.
If you are new to irrigation systems and you are just getting familiar with lawn maintenance then the following Summer Irrigation Tips should point you in the right direction:
Water during the optimum time. Early morning is the best time to water for a couple of reasons. The first being that mornings are cooler so it takes the water longer to evaporate. The second is that after the morning dew is gone, the lawn can dry quickly so a little spray around 9 a.m will help protect the grass from damage.- Use the right amount of water. Purchase a rain gauge or use cans to find out how long it takes for your irrigation system to put out 1 inch of water. Check each of your zones to ensure the timing is consistent across the board. Then set your timer for whatever interval your system needs to put out 1 inch of water.
- Keep an eye out for dry or brown spots. It could mean that one of your sprinkler heads is malfunctioning or is placed wrong for full coverage.
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