When the weather gets warmer, one of the things that you will worry about is your lawn and whether it’s getting enough water. That’s why we have provided you with some signs that your lawn is underwatered or overwatered, so you know what to do with your lawn irrigation system. So, let’s look at what your lawn is trying to tell you.
Signs a Lawn Needs Lawn Irrigation
- When you walk across it, you’re able to see the footprints you’re leaving on your lawn clearly. You also might hear a crunching sound as you are walking across your lawn if it’s too dry.
- It goes from bright green to a color that is duller and bluish-gray.
- Your grass feels dry to the touch.
Signs a Lawn Has Had Too Much Irrigation
- Water from the sprinkler is running into the road and going into the gutter. This also could mean that the sprinkler heads need to be adjusted.
- A lawn that is overwatered can often display the symptoms that are listed above for an underwatered one. Therefore, you want to check the lawn to see if the grass feels damp prior to turning the sprinklers on.
- Lawn that has had too much water might feel marshy when walking on it.
These are some of the things that you should look for when it comes to lawn irrigation and whether your lawn needs water or not. It’s tempting to keep watering your lawn when it’s hot outside but you can absolutely overwater it.
