Conventional wisdom for many years for irrigation has been deep and infrequent.
Just yesterday, I saw this article from Michigan State University, which I've typically held in pretty high regard for sound turf recommendations and education tips, that is instead suggesting that "Light, frequent irrigation during this hot, dry weather will help your lawn survive and thrive."
I find it to be an interesting recommendation, but have had good success with the watering approach we have used.
Read the article yourself from the MSU website.
Michigan State University - Light, Frequent Irrigation In Hot, Dry Weather?
- ken-n-nancy
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Re: Michigan State University - Light, Frequent Irrigation In Hot, Dry Weather?
That's under some really specific circumstances, which is fine--just like I have no issues if somebody wants to syringe the lawn on really hot afternoons (0.01" or less of water once or twice a day).
One can't, of course, control what nature is going to do. Fay, for example, is currently dumping two inches of rain atop my head right now.
One can't, of course, control what nature is going to do. Fay, for example, is currently dumping two inches of rain atop my head right now.
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Re: Michigan State University - Light, Frequent Irrigation In Hot, Dry Weather?
Syringing the lawn/soil isn't new at all to ATY. It's been discussed (and used) for many years.
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