If you’ve invested time and money in aeration and seeding services, not watering properly could let it all go to waste. Help enhance these processes and maintain lawn health with these watering tips.

Watering After Aeration and Seeding

No matter what type of aeration and overseeding service you choose for your yard, keeping the ground well watered will help both processes along. You want to keep the soil moist for the seeds to germinate and the root to establish. The watering amount and timing varies throughout the process. Here are some guidelines:

1. Water immediately after seeding to help set the seeds into the aerated perforations.
2. Water regularly for the first two weeks to maintain moist soil until the seeds germinate.
3. Once the grass is a few inches high, taper off to at least one inch of water per week to help keep new grass healthy and lush.

Deep watering is better for root development than lightly sprinkling the soil on a daily basis. However, you want to avoid overwatering as it can wash the seeds away and lead to disease. If the soil is still wet a few inches below the surface, you don’t need to water.

Watering in the morning is a more efficient practice. It helps prevent evaporation in the midday sun. It also allows the grass to dry throughout the day, making it less likely disease can form on wet blades.

Adjust your watering schedule based on climate and rainfall. Hot, dry weather will require more frequent watering. If you’re already getting an inch or two of rain during the week, you don’t need to water as much.

Tools such as rain gauges, sprinklers, and irrigation systems can help regulate how much water your lawn is getting. Consider setting tools on a timer to make the process even easier.

Done properly, watering can help maintain your lawn’s health and enhance aeration and seeding techniques. Treat your yard to these tasks this fall and reap the benefits for seasons to come.