Have a brown dry lawn?

IRRIGATION INFORMATION

• Information
• Tips
• What type of soil do you have?

• Proper irrigation and lawn watering is key to maintaining a green lawn and turning your brown grass to green grass. If you are following these guidelines and still have a brown lawn, you could use a soil surfactant or Endurant organic turf colorant.

  Water requirements can vary depending on grass species, soil condition, climate and your desired aesthetics. Nonetheless, a general rule is that turf grasses need about one inch of water per week while growing to stay green.

  Drought resistant varieties of cool season grasses and several warm season grass varieties may also survive with much less that one-inch of water per week.

  The healthiest turf is somewhat thirsty turf. Turfgrass that is not overwatered will encourage the roots to grow deeper, leading to lasting health and water conservation.

• Watering and irrigation tips for a healthy lawn and landscape:

  • Watering deeply once or twice per week is better than watering a little every day. This will mimic natural weather patterns and lead to deep root growth and increased drought, pest and disease tolerance.
  • The ideal time to water the grass is between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Watering at night may promote turf grass diseases. Watering in the day causes water to be lost to evaporation.
  • Apply any fertilizers, soil conditioners or other treatments prior to rainfall.
  • Manage thatch to ensure water penetration. Soil surfactants that improve microbial activity and microorganisms can help manage thatch.
  • Mow high for increased moisture reserves in the leaf blades and roots.
  • Equip sprinkler systems with rain sensors.
  • Check there are no leaks.
  • Ensure coverage is even across the lawn.
  • Grass stressed from lack of water will go dormant, not die.
  • Mow less frequently during drought and heat stresses on the lawn.
  • Consider drip irrigation for a garden or when practical, water the soil not the plant leaves or tree trunks.
  • For trees and shrubs, water away from the trunk, several feet in circumference beyond the canopy of the tree or shrub.
  • Surfactants, including Penterra to get water to penetrate and move through the soil, as well as Humawet or SoiPlex to retain water, offer the fastest solution to water management.
  • Longterm, mulching can help to improve soil and plant health, improving water management, water conservation and drought resistance of plants in addition to fast results with soil surfactants.

• What type of soil do you have?

  -Sandy soil: Allows for good drainage, but sometimes too good of drainage.

  - Clay and compacted soil: Soil that does not drain well, leaving water sitting on the surface.

  Pick the surfactant for your type of soil.

  Sandy soil: You need your soil to retain more water. SoilPlex is the organic solution for an organic garden, lawn or landscape that is not retaining water. Humawet is the other earth-friendly soil surfactant solution for sandy soils where water is draining too quickly. Get your green grass now.

  Clay and compacted soil: Water is sitting on the surface of your clay or compacted soil. You need Penterra, the fastest-acting soil surfactant, to keep water moving deep through the soil rather than sitting on the surface. Get green grass here.

  Any soil type with lack of water or dormant turf grass. Grass is brown and not growing, but it's alive. Use Endurant rganic turf colorant for a vibrant, gorgeous green lawn.