{"id":1259,"date":"2022-02-11T12:29:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T12:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/deerpark-ny\/?page_id=1259"},"modified":"2022-04-14T17:56:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T17:56:01","slug":"watering-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/deerpark-ny\/watering-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Watering Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><u>Recommendations for Watering Following a Seeding to Maximize Results:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CbKbcp6MTfk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/deerpark-ny\/power_seeding\/\"><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT LAWN DOCTOR\u2019S POWER SEEDING<\/strong><\/a><\/center><center><\/center>Despite common misconceptions, high quality grass seed is one of the costliest products we as lawn care professionals can apply to your lawn, and as a result, a service that is a true investment in your home and property.\u00a0 Because of this, we want you to be able to maximize your results and have this service provide you with a beautiful thick green long that will last for years to come.\u00a0 The thicker your result, the better your lawn will also be able to fight off weeds and insects moving forward.\u00a0 Another misconception is how fast grass seed germinates and grows. \u00a0The higher quality the grass seed, the more root development there is, and the longer it takes for you to see the grass blade break the surface.\u00a0 So, quality grass seed takes longer to grow than inexpensive seed purchased at local retailers and home garden centers.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\" style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #007836;\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" style=\"color: #007836;\" href=\"#collapseTwo\" name=\"anchortwo\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"collapseTwo\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">The trick to getting your lawn to grow in properly is water.\u00a0 Water is what makes grass seed germinate.\u00a0 And once wet, it takes time for the seed to begin to grow.\u00a0 Once it does start to germinate below the soil, we don\u2019t want it to stop.\u00a0 Therefore, while watering every other day, and allowing the lawn to dry in between, is preferred during hot Summer months to control disease pressure, the cool temperatures during seeding season allow us to work on keeping the top inch of soil most 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 3 to 4 weeks.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s a balance and there is some art to it and some involvement that you as the homeowner must monitor.\u00a0 Too little water and the seed will stop germinating between watering, delaying growth and severely inhibiting your results. Too much water and you get puddles, preventing necessary oxygen from penetrating the soil and killing any newly germinated grass plants, also reducing results.\u00a0 The trick is to water several times a day (we recommend 10am and 2pm) for 3-5 min.\u00a0 You want the top damp, cool to the touch, but not wet.\u00a0 No puddling, and no soft soil leaving footprints.\u00a0 That\u2019s it.\u00a0 Follow these simple guidelines and our Power Seeding will achieve 80%-90% the results of sod for less than 10% of the cost.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><u>Recommendations for Watering During the Lawn Care Season:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kmMIXxiUpPw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><center><\/center>What is the best way to water your lawn?\u00a0 That\u2019s a question that if you search the internet will yield a multitude of opinions.\u00a0 However, at Lawn*Doctor of Long Island, we prefer to make recommendations based more on facts and results, than opinion.\u00a0 Your lawn is a living thing, and it\u2019s outside 24 hours a day 7 days a week.\u00a0 Water is vital to your lawns health and just like a person or pet, the amount of water it requires increases as temperatures increase.\u00a0 In our office, we like to use the analogy that \u201cyou would drink more water if you were outdoors exercising in July than in April.\u201d\u00a0 That statement is a simple summary of the situation that many people don\u2019t realize.\u00a0 Also, there\u2019s no simply answer you can give a client due to the multitude of factors that affect each person\u2019s property.\u00a0 Every irrigation system is different, water pressure could vary, sun exposure, soil composition, etc.\u00a0 The list goes on.\u00a0 So we like to recommend a general starting point and give our clients advice on how to customize their watering routine for their specific property.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\" style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #007836;\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" style=\"color: #007836;\" href=\"#collapsethree\" name=\"anchorthree\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>So, as a starting point, water every other day only between the hours of 2am and 10am.\u00a0 Water 20 minutes when the temperatures are in the 60s (generally before Memorial Day), 30 minutes when they\u2019re in the 70s (generally between Memorial Day and Independence Day), 40 minutes when in the 80s (generally between Independence Day and Labor Day) and 50 minutes when we have sustained 90 degree weather that lasts more than two days (generally late July and August).\u00a0 Now, these recommendations are for rotating sprinkler heads that most of us have on our lawns.\u00a0 If you have sections with mist heads, they put out substantially more water over less square footage, so cut the times in half.\u00a0 Tree and shrub zones also require half as much water due to the plant\u2019s ability to store water (grass cannot) and their more extensive root system that can find moisture much deeper down than grass plants.<\/p>\n<p>Now, for the customization part.\u00a0 Once you set your system, walk your lawn periodically.\u00a0 Make sure that it\u2019s dry to the touch at dinner time on a watering day.\u00a0 If it\u2019s damp, then it\u2019s too much water.\u00a0 Turn that zone down by 5 minute increments until you reach a point where it\u2019s dry at 5pm.\u00a0 If you see foot prints in a green lawn, or brown in high stress areas such as around a tree, or along pavement, go up 5 minutes in that zone.<\/p>\n<p>Now, for those clients that have not yet invested in permanent, in ground irrigation, you are going to need to water using some type of above ground sprinkler.\u00a0 The best recommendation we have is a sprinkler that can be set on a faucet mounted timer, and can move along the hose (it\u2019s called walking, but it\u2019s really rolling).\u00a0 That way, you can set the timer to run early in the am while you\u2019re asleep and water pressure is good, and can move across the lawn without you having to manage it.\u00a0 It takes the work out of the process and dramatically improves results.\u00a0 These types of sprinklers are available online and can be purchased, along with the faucet mounted timer, for under $100 total.\u00a0 Ask us about it and we can give you more specifics on online sites to purchase, brands and how to use and set up.<\/p>\n<p>At times, clients may experience moss or mushrooms that is a side effect of too much water but isn\u2019t directly related to watering.\u00a0 If you\u2019re experiencing any of these problems, contact our office and we\u2019d be happy to discuss this with you further.<\/p>\n<p>A client 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