Setting the Time for Fall Watering

Properly caring for your lawn in the fall means you may need to adjust your timer on your lawn sprinkler system. This is because now that the air is cooler and the days are shorter, your lawn needs a different level of care.

Let’s remember the big advantage of a lawn sprinkler timer. Using a timer with your lawn sprinkler system allows you to use water more efficiently to keep your lawn green and healthy. It also cuts down on the chance of over-watering, saving you money on your water bill.

In the summer, your lawn may require more water. This is why it’s a good idea to set your lawn sprinkler timer to an early-morning time for watering. This allows the water to be absorbed over the whole and not immediately evaporate in the hot sun.

You may not need to mow as much in the fall, but your lawn will still grow. It will need water, especially if there is a lack of rainfall.

Try watering twice a week, still in the early-morning hours. Set your lawn sprinkler timer to reflect this change and then monitor your lawn. The early watering should continue to pay dividends as your lawn strengthens ahead of winter.