Summer is quickly coming to an end, and it’s time to start preparing the lawn for the cool autumn months. Don’t let this make you think you can just give up on your lawn. Taking care of your lawn with consistent watering’s using an automatic lawn sprinkler is important as these last few weeks of the thick, summer heat are still hanging around. Here are a few lawn maintenance tips we have for you during these last few weeks of summer.
1. Pick the right plants.
Choosing plants that are native to your climate means they’ve already been acclimated to the usual changes in temperatre. That means if you have a typical week of hot, humid weather in the month of August, native plants are much more likely to survive without any additional watering.
2. Water early in the morning.
Early bird gets the worm, right? Or in this case, maybe the early bird should be drinking water. Starting up your automatic lawn sprinkler system early in the morning, while the air is cool and the sun hasn’t shined its rays down on your grass, is a good way to water the grass more efficiently and effectively.
The best time of day for watering yoru lawn in between 4am and 10am.
3. The best kind of automatic lawn sprinkler is a pulsating sprinkler.
Pulsating sprinklers are a most effective system for watering grass. If you plan on owning your property for a number of years, this is a great long-lasting sprinkler system that will not disappoint you or yoru lawn. This sprinkler system releases water horizontally at a high velocity so that it’s not affected by the wind. It sprays the water straight up, coverign every area of yoru lawn.
4. Once is enough.
With the summer heat, especially in August, you may find yourself wondering if you’re watering your lawn enough. If you are experiencing a major heat wave, watering your lawn twice a week is okay, but that’s as often as you should go. Watering too much can drown your grass, so be conscious with how often you water your lawn space.
5. Let it sink in.
Dry temperatures can dehydrate your soil causing it to harden. When watering your lawn with an automatic lawn sprinkler system, be sure to give yoru soil time to soften and absorb the water. Soft soil, filled with water will gradually nurture the roots of our grass, keeping it cool during this last stretch of the summer heat.
Automatic lawn sprinkler systems are a great tool to use for end-of-summer irrigation. If you live in Dutchess County, and are looking into installing an automatic lawn sprinkler for your home and lawn, contact us today at PRO Sprinkler Systems Inc. We can provide you with additional tips and tricks for your lawn maintenance. Contact us today for more information!