General Watering Instructions
These are general watering instructions. Remember, every property has different soil composition, topography and degrees of shade.
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We want to get the soil moist, not wet, and unless it was recently seeded, it needs to dry out between waterings/rainfalls.
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​Overwatering is worse than under watering. Overwatering will increase the likelihood of fungus as well as certain unwanted grasses and weeds.​
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Monitor and adjust. Dark, greenish, or spongy soil indicates severe, long-term overwatering.
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Even brown, crunchy grass can indicate overwatering as fungus can create the appearance of a dry lawn, even when caused or exacerbated by excess water.​
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Ensure sprinklers are functional and hit all areas, including along the curb and driveway.
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We recommend turning the water on around mid April and winterizing around Nov 1.
SUNNY AREAS
Our current recommendation is to water every other day, starting at 5am. The suggested starting point is 20 minutes rotary, 7 mist. This is only a baseline predicated on a sunny property with normal soil, but all properties are different and even across the same property, conditions can vary significantly.
It is vital to monitor soil and weather conditions and adjust as needed. We want to get the soil moist, not wet, and to ensure it has a chance to dry out between waterings/rainfall. Increase or decrease the minutes as needed, but keep it at every other day and start at 5am.
SHADY AREAS
Shady areas of your lawn require special care when it comes to watering. Because these spots receive less direct sunlight, the soil tends to stay moist much longer than open, sunny areas.
Overwatering in the shade can actually do more harm than good—leading to shallow roots, moss growth, and even disease. It’s best to minimize watering in these areas and always check the soil before turning on the sprinklers.
In general, shady sections only need about half the amount of water that sunny areas do. Keeping an eye on soil moisture and adjusting your watering schedule accordingly will help maintain a healthy, balanced lawn across all conditions.
