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Sprinkler School: Are You Over-Watering Your Long Island Lawn?

As the sun gets stronger across Long Island, your irrigation system officially becomes your lawn’s best friend. However, many Suffolk residents are actually doing more harm than good by making a mistake we see far too often: watering for 10 minutes every single day.

The Danger of Shallow Watering

While it might seem like you're being helpful, daily short bursts of water are a recipe for a weak lawn.

• Shallow Roots: This habit creates shallow root systems that can't handle stress.
   
• Fungal Growth: Frequent moisture on the surface encourages lawn fungus to take hold.
   

The "Deep and Infrequent" Method

At Lawn Pro, we teach a better way to hydrate your turf. To build a resilient landscape, you should aim for about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Instead of daily sprinkles, deliver this water in just 2 or 3 long sessions.

This approach forces the roots to grow deep into the soil to find moisture. By encouraging deeper root growth now, your lawn will be much more drought-resistant when those inevitable July heat waves hit.

Take a moment to check your irrigation timers this week—your grass will thank you for it.