When to water the lawn: in the morning or in the evening?

For a healthy one race it is important to water it regularly. When is the right time of day for this depends on various factors and also on how you use the lawn.

Water new systems several times

A newly laid lawn is a particular challenge when it comes to watering. The tender seedlings and the first stalks are particularly sensitive to drought. This not only applies to areas that you have planted with seeds, too Turf is in the first few weeks until it is rooted in the ground, is very sensitive.

New plants must therefore remain constantly moist and you should water at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. In the evening the earth should have cooled down a bit so that the temperature difference between the water and the soil is not too great. If you water in the morning, make sure that there are no more water droplets hanging on the delicate stalks until noon. You should have watered at the latest between seven and eight o'clock.

Tip: When you create a new lawn, you integrate irrigation systems right away. Modern systems are equipped with sensors and they regulate themselves and automatically water the lawn when necessary.

Watering in the morning

The ideal time to water the lawn would be between three and four in the morning. If you don't have an irrigation system, you will rarely water at this time. You should water the lawn by late morning at the latest.
Benefits of watering in the morning:

• less snails
• lower risk of fungal diseases
• maximum amount of water available for grasses
• no temperature shock from the irrigation water

During the night or in the morning very little water evaporates and the soil has almost the same temperature as the water. As a result, almost all of the water that the lawn received when it was watered is available and can be absorbed by the grass through the roots.

Watering in the evening

Watering the lawn in the evening involves risks and you should only water in the evening in exceptional cases.
You can water in the evening in the following cases:

• after heavy pruning
• when applying fertilizer
• after selective new installations or repairs to the grass area

If you have used the lawn more than average on one day, you could water it in the evening. The lawn has the opportunity to recharge its batteries immediately after exposure and the roots take up a lot of water at this point.

Note: Only water the lawn in the evening if too much of the grass has not been kinked or severed as a result of the use. You should also not water after mulching, because in both cases the severed stalks encourage the colonization of fungal diseases.

Use irrigation systems

Irrigation systems are a great help in properly watering your lawn. These smart garden helpers are now so intelligent that they can completely take over watering once they are connected to the tap.

When choosing an irrigation system, you should pay attention to the following points:

• programmable timer must be available
• fully automated systems require sensors for soil moisture and temperature
• Pay attention to the expandability of the system

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