3 Clues You're Overwatering the Lawn
Being overzealous when it comes to watering is a common lawn maintenance mistake that many homeowners make. Overwatering can be just as harmful as dehydration because it’s hard for oxygen to pass through saturated soil. As a result, the roots of the grass could suffocate. To keep the yard healthy, below are a few signs that you need to adjust the watering schedule.
3 Signs You’re Watering the Lawn Too Much
1. Rapid Weed Growth
Although grass won’t fare well in soggy soil, many weed species will. Crabgrass thrives in wet conditions, so look for patches of it in the yard. The opportunistic plant will pull nutrients away from turf grasses. Moss can also take over the yard quickly, too.
2. Thick Thatch
Dead grass and other organic matter rest on top of the lawn to form thatch. Although a thin layer can prevent soil compaction, overwatering can cause thatch buildup. That’s because excess moisture prevents the necessary bacteria from developing to break down the organic material. During heatwaves, thick thatch can compromise your lawn maintenance efforts. It will absorb water before it can get to the roots.
3. Pest Problems
When the thatch is thick, it’s easier for pests to find places to hide in the yard. Cutworms are one such insect that hides in thatch during the day and comes out at night to eat grass blades. Removing the thatch and adjusting your watering schedule to prevent buildup should curb pest problems.
For help determining the right watering schedule for your grass, contact the lawn maintenance providers at Buzz Landscaping Inc. in Conway, AR. Along with lawn maintenance, the technicians will also install sprinkler systems and customize your landscape design. To see how the landscaping contractors will put their decades’ worth of experience to work for you, call (501) 730-4515. Visit the team’s website and Facebook page to see project photos.
