Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing for your lawn

Jacksonville Landscaping Tips - Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Bad for
Your Lawn

We have all heard the  saying “April showers bring May flowers.” But what happens when the April showers come 

and you continue to water your lawn? Many people believe they should water their lawn regardless of the 

weather from the past few days. They are wrong! Watering your lawn right after it rains is
very harmful because you can over water and potentially destroy the root system. Your lawn could be harmed 

just as much from over watering as it can be from under watering.

Ideally you are seeking to achieve a sense of balance when it comes to irrigation. So the first step in achieving 

the balance is to determine how much water you are providing to your lawn.  This includes the stuff that falls 

from the sky. Just as you can drown a potted plant by over watering, the same holds true for your lawn.
Too much water is dangerous to the root system because it eliminates the amount of oxygen received, removes 

important nutrients and lastly it wastes water which is one of our most important natural resources.

If the roots can’t take in enough oxygen they become weak, shallow, and more disease prone. By removing 

key nutrients you are forced to use more fertilizer which can lead to many other problems. Weeds, insects, 

and diseases can all be the result if you over water.  When the root system becomes weak this allows
weeds to take hold.  Which means you would then need to use an herbicide.

To avoid starting a vicious cycle that is detrimental to your lawn, make sure you have a rain sensor installed 

and is properly working.  This will prevent your system from running while it is raining, which will save you 

time and money and keep your lawn healthy.

When it comes to the care and maintenance of your lawn, Kenny Hunt is an
authority, being the owner of http://jacksonville-irrigation.com
http://sod-jacksonville.com/ and http://www.landscaping-jacksonville.com/