To maintain its rich vibrancy, you know your lawn needs ample water. Yet, knowing how much water to give it can feel like a guessing game. Luckily, for residents of Waterford, CT, irrigation help is just a phone call away. Maxum Irrigation offers eco-friendly solutions to deliver the precise amount of water your landscape needs.

Here, their professional team shares their top tips for keeping your property hydrated.

4 Irrigation Tips for Watering Your Lawn & Garden

1. Skip the Hose

In northeastern areas such as Waterford, rains typically fall for short periods of time, followed by longer bouts of dry weather. In between those rains, annuals, perennials, and your lawn itself require more water; especially their roots. Hand watering simply can’t achieve the deep soak that root systems need to thrive the way an irrigation system can.

2. Measure Rainfall

In general, most garden plants and lawns need about one inch of water each week. You can set up a rain gauge to see how much rain your area receives, as well as how much your sprinkler system is delivering. Then, you can make any adjustments as needed to ensure you’re not over- or under-watering your foliage.

3. Be Mindful of Extreme Heat

Connecticut can become quite humid and hot in July and August, and if your lawn or plants are receiving direct sunlight for a good portion of the day, you may need to increase the frequency of your deep watering. Be sure to avoid oversaturation; the ground should dry completely between each soak.

4. Water at the Right Time of Day

When is the best time to water your lawn? Gardeners and landscapers agree: late evening or early morning. Both are times when the temperature is the coolest and there is dew on the ground. Cool temperatures mean your lawn needs less water—saving you money and reducing the risk of fungal diseases. Most importantly, the water will evaporate slowly, allowing your lawn to soak up all those nutrients. 

Take the guesswork out of irrigation with an automatic sprinkler system provided by Maxum Irrigation. Call (860) 525-7000 to learn how their innovative solutions can help you maintain a thriving lawn and garden, or like their Facebook page for news and updates.