Irrigation

• Before you irrigate, check the soil moisture. It should be almost dry before you add more water.
• Use of eye and hearing protection is recommended.
• Water enough to wet the soil 4" to 6" down. Grass roots will grow deeper and healthier.
• If water runs off or pools even with slow irrigation, soil compaction may be a problem and you may need to aerate.
• Aerate spots where you can't push a screwdriver 6" into the soil, where water pools, where grass looks thin, or where there is heavy traffic.
• Test for water penetration by gently watering an area for 15 to 30 minutes. Push a shovel into the soil and tilt it forward. If the soil isn't wet 4" to 6" down, continue watering until it is.
• Irrigate slowly so that water doesn't run off pesticides and fertilizers into the storm drains.