Summer lawn care 101: Water your lawn at the right time

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Summer lawn care 101: Water your lawn at the right time
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AUBURN—The state of Alabama is home to warm-season grasses that include zoysia grass, Bermuda grass and centipede grass, and they all require the same care to make your yard look good. So, what are the best ways to keep it green? Associate Professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension Specialist Dave Han has tips for watering, mowing and fertilizing all summer long.

How often should I water my lawn? And for how much time?It really depends on the species of grass, how well your soil drains and how much water your irrigation system can put out. Every system is different, so unless you know how many inches per hour your system puts out, a good rule of thumb might be twice a week for 15 to 20 minutes.

How can I keep my lawn looking good when we go a few weeks without rain?Southern grasses can survive long droughts by going dormant, so if you don’t mind a brown lawn, it is okay to let them go dormant. Bermudagrass, zoysia grass, centipede grass and St. Augustine grass can all survive up to 90 days without any rain or irrigation while they are dormant, as long as they are healthy going into the drought.

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