How Often Should You Water Your Lawn in Arizona

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HOW OFTEN
SHOULD YOU 
WATER YOUR
LAWN IN ARIZONA?
Regular watering keeps your Arizona lawn 
green and lush, but you might be wondering 
how to know when you’re giving the grass too 
much of a good thing.
It is common for people to think they’ve found 
the perfect watering schedule only to get hit 
by a new challenge. 
Droughts and monsoon season can suddenly 
cause your lawn to dry out or begin 
to get soggy, which requires you to change 
your plans.
There isn’t a strict rule to follow when it comes 
to proper watering schedules. 
Instead, take a look at how the grass grows 
on your property to figure out how to keep 
it in top condition.
Get to Know 
Your Lawn
Bermuda grass is common 
in Arizona landscapes. 
This type of grass does best with less 
frequent but deep watering that encourages 
root growth. 
Usually, this means that you’ll water it no more 
than every three days. 
When you water, make sure that the sprinklers 
run long enough for the water to soak about 
six to eight inches into the ground. 
If you have newly seeded grass, water 
often enough to keep the seeds moist 
until they sprout. 
After that, water every two to three days 
until the lawn is well-established. 
If you overseed in the late fall to early 
winter, then continue watering until 
the grass is fully grown in. 
After you water, take a moment to walk 
around to check for areas that either don’t 
get enough water or have pools forming. 
Then, adjust your sprinklers to accommodate 
these areas. 
In some cases, you might need to manually 
water areas of the lawn that the sprinklers 
can’t reach.
Know How 
to Spot Signs 
of Stress
During seasonal changes, keep an eye out 
for signs that you need to adjust 
the watering schedule. 
Under-watered lawns tend to be dry 
and don’t spring back if you press on the grass. 
The blades of grass may also take on a lighter hue 
and look singed from the sun. 
You can use a measuring device to check to see 
if the water is sinking deep enough into the soil. 
If the ground is dry several inches down, 
then you need to water more often.
An overwatered lawn is just as detrimental 
to the grass.
You might notice that the ground is spongy 
as you walk on it. 
Mushrooms, fungal spots, weeds and mold 
might also be evident.
Watering too much can also strip the ground 
of nutrients and cause plants and grass to look 
burned or wilty. 
You can decrease watering during rainy and cool 
weather to prevent this from happening.
Pay Attention 
to Plants
Your watering schedule will also need to take 
into account the other plants that you have 
in your landscaping. 
Native plants tend to be hardy and capable 
of surviving dry periods.
Succulents are especially vulnerable to damage 
if you overwater them.
Other plants, such as new citrus trees, 
may need to be watered more often. 
If necessary, adjust your sprinklers or manual 
watering practices to direct water to, or away 
from, other plants if their needs are different 
from those of the grass.
Do you feel like you are watering regularly 
and still not seeing results? 
There could be other issues occurring with the 
grass that are hard to identify from the surface. 
Root rot, low nutrients in the soil 
and grassy weeds can all impact 
the general health of your lawn. 
If watering isn’t fixing the problem, 
then have one of our professional technicians 
check out the situation to find the right 
solution to bring your lawn back to life.
Custom Weed & Pest Control has been in business 
since 1989, serving the greater Phoenix metro 
area for both residential and commercial.
We offer an affordable weed and pest control 
package, with customized service to meet your 
specific needs.
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