Measuring Rainfall With A Rain Gauge
Most lawns made up of turf only need about three-quarters to an inch of water per week to keep that beautiful green carpet healthy. During drought periods or hotter days though, you will actually want to cut back on your watering, not increase it.
This allows your lawn’s growth to slow naturally during extreme conditions. This practice is better for the water supply and is actually much healthier for your lawn. Install a rain gauge to help you get an accurate rainfall measurement so that you know the amount of water you need to provide your lawn.
The weather is a big factor as well. Take a look at the weather report before you water your lawn, just in case rain has been forecasted. Keep a rain gauge in your yard so you can measure rainfall that your area receives and adjust your watering accordingly.
If you are the one doing the watering, then make sure your sprinkler system spreads an even path across the lawn. Many people get into a habit of setting out a sprinkler and never moving it.
That is fine for the patches that get the water, but this type of uneven watering can lead to uneven greenness. Put out any type of straight-sided container to help you measure your sprinkler’s application rate.
Try not to apply fertilizer or chemical treatments to your lawn when rain is expected. The rain will wash the nutrients out of the root system and down the drain, making your efforts for naught. Always follow the directions on the packaging and make sure that you water as directed.
This ensures that you don’t burn your lawn or the root system. A rain gauge can help remind you of how wet your soil is and when a good time to apply fertilizer will be.
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June 29th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
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