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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jill Morgan

Should you water your lawn after mowing? Lawn care experts offer their tips on this watering dilemma

watering the lawn with a sprinkler

It’s a familiar dilemma that many of us faithfully follow, but have you ever stopped to think whether you should water your lawn after mowing? Is there any real value in doing this? Will it boost or damage your grass?

Delving into the reasons behind this routine and knowing a little more about the conditions in which grass grows can help. According to lawn care experts, whether you are cultivating cool or warm season grasses the basic principles remain. Success often lies in both recognizing the signs as to when water is needed as well as getting the timing right.

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