If you’ve ever wondered when the best time is to water your lawn, Strathayr is here to help. With factors such as dew, heat and fungus all influencing when you water, it’s important to understand the optimal time of day to care for your garden. Although rainfall can often provide enough water to keep your lawn healthy, some additional attention can promote grass growth and strength when rainfall isn’t enough.

Morning vs Evening Watering

Watering your lawn in the morning is ideal as it allows time to soak in prior to the heat of the day. We recommend that you can get to work once the dew from the previous night has evaporated, preferably between 6am and 10am. Watering in the evening increases the risk of mildew and fungus due to leaf wetness, and some varieties don’t like having ‘wet feet’ at night, so try to avoid this if possible. While morning watering is optimal, it is still advisable to water later in the afternoon if this is more convenient for your household.

Watering Frequency

Giving your lawn long, less frequent watering encourages deep rooting due to the deeper water penetration into the soil. Applying around 2.5cm of water one or twice a week will help to grow a healthier, thicker turf. You should also check the weather forecast for rainfall or heat during the week. Make sure that you adapt your watering schedule to avoid overwatering or leaving your lawn to struggle in the heat.

Best Lawn Type

When you want your backyard looking its best, a high quality Australian instant turf from Strathayr can get the job done. Our range includes Eureka Kikuyu, RTF Tall Fescue, Sir Walter turf, TifTuf turf and more, giving you a variety of turf options for your backyard. With low and high maintenance options available, including self-repairing and turfs more suited to full sun or shade, we can help find the best lawn for you.

To view our range of instant turf, contact us on 1800 622 455 or contact us online.