Congratulations on your recent lawn renovation! You've made a smart investment inyour property's curb appeal and long-term value. Now, it's time to nurture that investment into a beautiful, thriving lawn—and it all starts with proper watering.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to care for your newly renovated lawn through effective watering practices.
Step 1: Encourage Germination (First 7–14 Days)
This is the most delicate stage, and consistent watering is your lawn’s lifeline. Your role is simple but crucial:
- The goal is to keep the seed moist, but not soaked. The top two inches of soil should remain consistently damp.
- Use short irrigation sessions in the morning, midday (if hot), and evening to create the perfect environment for growth.
- Consider creating an additional watering program on your irrigation controller. This way, you can easily add more frequent watering cycles
For example:- Program A – For Your Established Lawn
Water at 5am for 25 minutes, 4x per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday). - Program B – Post-Renovation
Add additional sessions at 9am and 3pm for 10 minutes daily.
- Program A – For Your Established Lawn
Adding these short watering sessions will keep your seedlings consistently moist during their vulnerable early stages, while ensuring that your established lawn still receives the deep watering it needs.
Time adjustments may be needed depending on your system and weather—but the goal is always the same: seed moist, not soaked.
Once your grass grows to a mowing height of 3–4 inches, you can switch to a deeper, less frequent watering schedule to continue building strength.
Step 2: Stick With Mowing
You don’t have to put mowing on pause. Once your seeds are watered in, they’re set in place. In fact, if some seeds move around, they’ll likely settle into aeration holes, which is an even better environment for germination.
Step 3: Let Rain Work For You
Rain is your faithful lawn-care partner! Unless it’s a heavy storm that causes pooling, rainfall is nature’s way of helping you nurture your lawn without lifting a finger.
Step 4: Choose Expert Backup if Needed
Want professional eyes on your system? We offer a post-renovation irrigation review for $120.00. This service ensures your setup is optimized for success and gives you peace of mind that every seed is being watered properly.
The Payoff: Your Green Transformation
Because of your attention and commitment, this renovation will take root—literally—and reward you with a thick, beautiful lawn you’ll be proud of. The results will be worth every drop of care you put in. Together, we’re shaping an outdoor space that will thrive for seasons to come!
