A thorough soaking: doing this once a week is much better for your lawn than several lighter sprinklings. A single, weekly watering forces the grass to grow longer, healthier roots.

2torial #0550: Learn2 Water Your Lawn (Continued) Learn the optimum watering times The best time to give your yard a good drink is the early morning or the late evening. This reduces water waste due to evaporation from the afternoon heat. Watering while the sun is out can require as much as four times the amount of water as it does during the cooler times of day. For optimum grass health, stick to early morning waterings. Giving your lawn a chance to dry off during the day reduces the possibility of fungus growth.   Step 3