Watering Tips

Summer watering tips.

Water deeply each session, aim for 10 - 15mm of water. Watering times will vary depending upon method of watering and water pressure. Instead, measure the volume of water using a flat sided container, such as an ice cream container.
Water your lawn smartly, only 2 -3 times a week (depending upon temperatures and rainfall).
Water in the mornings to help prevent disease. This is vital for Fine Fescue lawns.
Flattened footprints in your lawn is a sign to water the next day
If your lawn develops dry brown patches, it can be recovered by deep watering. For other information on dry patches in your lawn, see our problem-solving section
Use your garden fork to punch holes into dry spots to help the water get to where it needs to go. Wetting agents can be used to help manage dry areas.

Do not allow the seed to dry out during germination
Water a minimum of 2 - 3 times a day to keep the seed moist
consistent moisture is required, do not allow the water to pond on the surface. This can lead to seed rot.
After approx. 21 days gradually move to a deep watering cycle