Watering Your Lawn
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Water only when your lawn needs it! How often you water your lawn will depend on the weather, the type of grass and soil you have.
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The lawn should be partly dried out between waterings. This lets in air to the root system, stimulates deeper root formation and creates a more drought resistant lawn.
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Watering every day or every other day is bad for your lawn and leads to disease and a shallow root system.
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Winter watering is generally not necessary unless it is an abnormally dry season. During warmer months, a good deep watering once to twice a week will be sufficient.
Before watering your lawn please remember to check if water restrictions are in place with your local water authority.
Time of day
Watering your lawn should be avoided during the heat of the day. Water in the early morning or evening to minimise water loss through evaporation.
How Much
Place an ice-cream container on your lawn before watering. When the water in the container is 1015mm deep, your lawn has had enough water. This can also be tested by a soil moisture metre or simply use a long screwdriver or a spade.
Top Tips
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Water only when your lawn needs water.
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Check the four day weather forecast before watering your lawn.
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Water in the early morning and evening.
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Water less often and more deeply.
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Maintain your lawn and lawn care equipment.
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Select a grass that needs less water.