Smart Watering for Healthy Lawns and Plants in South Florida

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South Florida is one of the toughest climates for keeping your lawn and plants healthy year round. It seems simple but a healthy, vibrant lawn starts with the right irrigation schedule. Too much water can invite fungus and weeds, while too little leaves your property stressed and struggling. Follow these smart watering tips to keep your landscape looking its best year-round:

Smart Watering Tips

    • Irrigate Early for a Thriving Lawn – Water between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM to reduce evaporation, maximize absorption, and keep fungal issues at bay.
    • Soil Check – Don’t Drown the Lawn! – Test the soil before watering. If it’s still moist, hold off to prevent overwatering. Your grass needs hydration, not a swimming pool!
    • Use Rain Sensors & Forecasts – Avoid unnecessary watering by installing rain sensors or checking the weather before running your system.
    • Weed Out Bad Watering Habits – Overwatering creates the perfect environment for weeds and fungus. Sticking to a proper schedule helps keep them at bay.
    • One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Different areas of your yard require different amounts of water. Grass, shrubs, and flower beds have unique needs, and watering schedules should be adjusted seasonally to keep everything thriving.

If you’d like expert advice on the best watering routine for your lawn and plants, we’re happy to help with personalized recommendations tailored to your property. Also, in case you’re more visual, we’ve included a simple chart attached on how to think about properly watering the various aspects of your property.

Here’s to happy, healthy lawns!

Regulate Your Water Consumption For Healthier Lawns and Plants

When Should You Water Your Lawn?

The best time for lawn irrigation is in the early morning hours. Watering during the day wastes water to excessive evaporation. Watering in late afternoon or late morning may be detrimental if it extends the time the lawn is naturally wet from dew. This extended “dew period” can accelerate disease and pest occurrences.

How much water does your St. Augustine Grass Need?

As a general rule of thumb your lawn should receive 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week (Including irrigation and rain).  Oftentimes residents leave irrigation on automatic regardless of rainfall which leads to fungus, pests and disease.  If we receive more than 1.5 inches of rain in a week manually turn your irrigation off if you have established grass and plants and hand water any new plant material.

With Good Watering Habits and Our Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control Services Your Neighbors will be GREEN with Envy!!

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