Should you water your lawn in winter?
The short answer… only if it needs it. Read on for more information about watering your lawn in winter.
In most of South Australia throughout winter, your grass is sitting moderately dormant, which means the grass is still growing slightly. Usually rainfall is enough to see us through, but if its particularly dry (you can test for moisture levels using the Footprint test) you may need to give it a watering from time to time.
Lawns at this time of year won’t lose a lot of moisture due to evaporation. Soils also hold onto moisture for longer during this time. For this reason, water requirements are a lot lower than they are during the warmer months.
Most of the time you won’t need to water at all during winter, but if things are really dry, a deep watering once a month will be enough. Overwatering your lawn is a waste of time and money and can cause unwanted fungal issues. Backing off the water will keep your lawn free of disease and save you on your water bill.
Did you know you can lay turf during winter?
Given your lawn requires a lot less water during this period, it actually makes it a really good time to lay new turf. In most of South Australia, turf can be laid all year round (some areas of high shade or wear would be best left until spring). The turf will sit idol on the ground, healthily maintaining core functions until it warms up in spring and it can continue to establish into the ground like normal.
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