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# [Watering Tips for Summer Lawn Care | Emerald Lawns](https://emeraldlawns.com/blog/watering-tips-summer-lawn-care)

 Written by [Emerald Lawns](https://emeraldlawns.com/blog/author/emerald-lawns) | Aug 9, 2017

Watering Tips for Summer Lawn Care

## As you may already know, Texas soil and seasons can be tough for growing nice turf.

To some of us, lawn-watering seems a great mystery. We know we need to water our lawns so the sun doesn’t scorch the grass.

*But when is the best time to water your lawn? *

*How often can you water your lawn? *

*How deep should you water your lawn?*

We can solve these mysteries for you. These watering tips will help you care for your lawn, no matter how high summer temperatures climb in central Texas.

## When should you water your lawn?

Experts recommend you water in the morning. **Any time before 10 a.m. is best**.  But it’s better to water in the early morning, **between midnight and 6 a.m**.

Luckily, many irrigation systems have timers that can water during set periods.

## How much should you water in the summer?

During the **summer heat**, we recommend you **water one inch, once a week only**, and water deeply so your roots can grow deeper in search of the water. This will create a healthier lawn. *However, this only works if you have deep soil.*

## **Don’t know how much water your lawn gets?**

Try setting a tuna or coffee can on the lawn. While you’re watering, time how long it takes for your sprinkler/irrigation system to reach one inch of water.

**Lawns with shallow soil or rocky soil** should be watered for shorter periods—twice per week, if your city’s [watering schedule](https://www.tceq.texas.gov/) allows this. Always remember to water only during these arranged times.

Some additional watering suggestions:

- **Do not water from noon to 6 p.m.** This is the day’s hottest period. Water can evaporate and not sink into your lawn.
- If you have thatch, or built-up dead grass in between your living grass, this may keep water from sinking into your lawn. Have a professional **rake out thatch** so you can water properly.
- **Bermuda grass and buffalo grass have very modest watering needs**. If your city tightens watering restrictions, these lawns can go up to three weeks without being watered *(depending on summer temperatures)*.
- Meanwhile, zoysia grass and St. Augustine grass **can’t go longer than 2 weeks** without suffering damage.
- Remember to **adjust your watering level after rain**. If you **overwater your lawn, you may harm your lawn** more than if you’d not watered at all.
- Check your irrigation system often for sprinkler heads. These may become damaged or aim toward the sidewalk and street. Either issue can waste water. Fix the problems, or call a professional to fix them for you as soon as possible.

If you still have questions or problems, please [**contact Emerald Lawns**](https://emeraldlawns.com/contact-us/) at 512-990-2199. As Central Texans that have helped care for thousands of lawns since 2006, we would love to help.

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