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Why would a lawn that is watered twice a day for five minutes each time in the summer appear to dry out very quickly?
Last Updated: December 02, 2009
Watering lawns daily for very short time periods causes the root growth of grass to be very shallow. During the very hot times of summer, the surface of the soil becomes dry and if that is where the roots are located, there are no moisture reserves to sustain growth. Watering lawns less often, but for longer time periods allows the moisture, and therefore roots, to reach greater depths. Then, when the summer becomes hot, roots have access to moisture reserves that will help the lawn to withstand dry times. For further information, see the fact sheet Lawn Care.
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