Lawn & landscaping
Water the lawn deeply without runoff
The best schedule changes with rainfall, heat, wind, grass type, sprinkler output and soil. Deep, less-frequent irrigation is generally better than a fixed daily habit.
Recommended timingAdjust through the growing season
What to do
- Water early in the morning and adjust for rainfall, temperature, wind, shade and local watering rules.
- Use straight-sided containers or a professional audit to learn how evenly each zone applies water; correct heads that mist, leak or water pavement and siding.
- Check soil moisture and watch for persistent footprints or a blue-gray cast before automatically adding another watering day.
- On slopes, compacted ground or clay-rich soil, split the required runtime into shorter cycle-and-soak intervals.
- Run each zone only until pooling or runoff begins, pause about 30–60 minutes, then repeat enough cycles to deliver the planned total—not extra water.
Official guidance and sources
Product instructions and local requirements take priority for the equipment or material installed at your home.