Is it better to water your yard every other day for longer or everyday for not

Jul 6, 2024
1:04:29pm

Magneto Starter

As long during the summer heat? I laid new sod in May and we have a few patches drying out. I’m afraid this week it’s going to burn since it’s supposed to be over 100 almost every day.

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Is it better to water your yard every other day for longer or everyday for not

Magneto

Jul 6, 1:04pm

Typically you want to water less often in order to get the roots to go deeper. With new sod you want to water daily in

WashingtonCoug

Jul 6, 1:09pm

The sod has taken root really well. You pull on it and it’s not moving. Do you

Magneto

Jul 6, 6:23pm

Longer less frequent. Encourage root growth

txblue

Jul 6, 1:09pm

I do it twice in the early mornings. 4am it gets 10 minutes, then at 5am

BYUFBDAD

Jul 6, 1:09pm

3x per week should be plenty. May need to adjust your sprinklers. Running 2x/day

BYU'01

Jul 6, 1:28pm

It is much better to water deeply. 3x/week should be plenty. You do need to adj

BYU'01

Jul 6, 1:29pm

I run my rotary sprinklers rain it’s 5000 for 20 minutes each zone. Once all the

Magneto

Jul 6, 6:28pm

Rotary sprinklers need longer, especially this time of year. Were you seeing lot

BYU'01

Jul 6, 8:36pm

All depends on the type of soil you have. Sandy soil needs more frequent

O Gaucho

Jul 6, 2:41pm

You still have what's considered new grass. It doesn't have the root depth to

Best Guess

Jul 7, 12:10am

Doh! I missed how new your grass is. I’d spot treat as needed to get through.

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