While maintaining a nice looking lawn might seem fairly easy, it still does require the necessary knowledge that comes with the process. If you want your lawn to look attractive, you must also be willing to put in the required efforts. You can always go through the internet in looking for answers to your lawn care related questions.
One of the main factors in keeping your lawn grass healthy is maintaining an adequate supply of water. Remember that while too little or no water will kill the grass, so will too much water. Healthy grass consists of 70 – 85 percent water, and water to plants is as important as it is to us humans.
Water helps grass in food manufacturing, germination of seeds, transportation of nutrients, cooling, absorption, and tissue formation. Low humidity, high temperatures, and strong winds cause quick water loss in grass. Therefore, without adequate water, the cooling is affected and the grass becomes prone to browning, wilting, and death.
In watering your lawn grass, the kind of grass should be taken into consideration. Generally, an inch of water every week is enough, even in very dry conditions. However, if you live in regions with ample rainfall, you might not have to water the lawn at all.
Excess water supply to the lawn can result in fungal infections (which can cause the grass to die) and excessive growth (thereby resulting in additional mowing efforts). Besides, you would also be wasting water and using extra power, and excessive water can also decrease the affectivity of fertilizers and pesticides.
Lawns which do not get enough water during the summers can become dormant and turn into a light green shade. However, these lawns can recover quite easily if they receive the required amount of water. No water, however, will result in the lawn’s death, either in spots, or completely.
Looking at your lawn should indicate to you whether it needs to be watered. Bluish looking grass indicates that it is thirsty. If the grass does not bounce back when you walk on it, and you can easily see footprints, the grass requires watering.
If you intend to be out of our house for extended periods, make sure that you arrange for someone to periodically water your lawn. Remember, if you cannot do without water, neither can your lawns.