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The prolonged heat and dry conditions are taking their toll on lawns in gardens. Local watering restrictions are also causing increasing drought stress. The good news is that lawns can recover quickly.
A simple jam jar can be used to determine the amount of water needed for irrigation.In some areas, there are still no watering restrictions, so some people are trying to keep their garden lawns healthy by watering them daily with mains water. However, daily watering is not particularly beneficial during hot, dry conditions.
The lawn should not be watered every day
It is advisable to adopt a new watering routine. Gardening expert Elmar Mai recommends thorough watering only two to a maximum of three times a week. During drought, watering a little every day does not achieve much. The water does not reach the roots.
A sufficient amount twice a week is more effective
An empty jam jar can be used to easily determine how much water the lawn actually needs.
A standard jar holds around 200 millilitres and is placed in the middle of the lawn. Elmar Mai explains that it is enough for the sprinkler to fill the jar halfway. It is also important to consider when the lawn is watered.
The best time is in the early morning
In areas where water is in short supply, watering is often already restricted to the evening or morning hours.
The lawn is visibly stressed by the dry conditions, but daily watering is not necessary.Experts agree on this point. The ideal time to water your lawn is
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