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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jill Morgan

How long should you water a lawn for? Pro advice on the ideal timings

Watering a lawn with sprinklers.

Knowing how long you should water your lawn for has always been key to maintaining lush, green grass. But coupled with today’s concerns about water consumption and conservation, it’s left many of us in a quandary.

While some homeowners favor a regular evening sprinkling, either turning on the irrigation system or rigging up a sprinkler attached to the hose, there are others that are wedded to treating their grass to a longer soaking once or twice a week. While both approaches may keep the lawn looking green and lush, which will actually boost the turf’s overall condition? 

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