Fall Seeding Watering Instructions
Congratulations! You are well on your way to a beautiful lawn! Just like any plant, grass has specific watering needs. For optimum germination, the soil must be kept moist throughout the day. Following these watering guidelines will help you achieve that, but conditions vary from property to property, so the soil should be monitored as regularly as possible.
If the soil is dry, increase watering; if the ground is wet, decrease it. Shady areas need less water. If the soil gets too wet, it will rot out the seed and grass. If you cannot get it perfect (moist), lean toward the drier side.
SEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions: Follow the guidelines below for only 4 weeks after seeding, as this is the amount of time the germination process takes.
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August & September
Water once daily at 5AM. 20 mins rotary, 10 mins mist is our suggested starting point for a sunny property with normal soil. Increase or decrease the minutes as needed. The most important aspect of watering is to monitor and adjust to keep the soil moist, not dry or wet. Shady properties/areas, slow-draining soil and rainfall necessitate less water. Some properties or areas may need more. After 4 weeks, follow the general watering guidelines to allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
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October
Water once daily at 5AM.
15 mins rotary, 8 mins mist is our suggested starting point for a sunny property with normal soil. Increase or decrease the minutes as needed. The most important aspect of watering is to monitor and adjust the water to keep the soil moist, not dry or wet. Shady properties/areas, slow-draining soil and rainfall necessitate less water. Some properties or areas may need more. After 4 weeks, follow the general watering guidelines to allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
If this is your first seeding of a full seeding program, and was done as a renovation or from dirt, you will start to see germination within two weeks. The blades will start out very thin and will thicken over time. Do your best to stay off the lawn and do not cut it for 3 weeks and then only if it needs it. We hope to get the lawn 80% full with the first seeding. We are working with nature and some spots will be stubborn and require more attention. The second seeding is to introduce a second generation of grass and to address any spotty or thin areas that did not fully take with the first seeding. You are in good hands and will have a great lawn after the two seedings and a full season on the fertilizer program. When not in the germination phase, it is important to adjust the watering schedule.
Once the four week mark after seeding is reached, water according to our general guidelines for established lawns, which are designed to give the lawn a chance to dry out between waterings/precipitation. Start at 5am, and adjust the minutes to achieve getting the soil moist, not wet, making sure that it has that chance to dry out. Watering is an important factor in keeping a lawn beautiful and healthy. It is best to monitor the lawn, soil and weather regularly and to adjust the water accordingly throughout the season. We send out watering notifications and encourage you to contact the office or visit our website lawnsbyprestige.com for more information.
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*** Keep Soil Moist for 4 Weeks Post Seeding for Best Results***
Rainfall Naturally Reduces Watering Needs
