Perhaps the most difficult part of lawn care in the cooler months is watering. It can be easily forgotten, or else done too much or too little.
There are a few key steps to getting it right.
Water wisely
You need to ensure that you don’t overdo the watering in winter, as wet grass and soil can take a long time to dry out.
If the lawn stays wet for periods of time, you’re likely to end up with fungal problems and boggy spots.
Remember as well that moisture retention varies greatly by soil type.
Sandy soil will shed water much faster than clay-based soil, which may stay damp for weeks.
Time it right
It is essential you get the frequency of your watering correct, as well as the time of day you do it.
Good practice year-round is to only water in the morning, and this becomes critical in winter, as you don’t want the lawn sitting wet overnight.
Reduce how much you water the lawn by at least half at this time of the year, in both duration and frequency, especially if it is done by an irrigation system.
You may even find a monthly watering is all that is required.
TIP Water in the morning rather than later in the day so you don’t leave damp patches overnight, avoiding fungal problems.