{"id":122040,"date":"2025-02-28T15:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=122040"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:39:14","slug":"how-long-should-i-water-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should I Water My Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On average, you should water your lawn about 30 minutes at a time, twice a week. That\u2019s because most lawns need about an inch of water a week to thrive, and the average residential irrigation system provides about a half inch in a 30-minute session.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>This is a general rule. Other things affect how long you should water your lawn, like the season, the type of sprinkler, and even the type of soil in your yard.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-e42aed84-39d8-4db5-8a01-6cfbb264c95d\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/#0-the-30-minute-rule\" style=\"\">The 30-Minute Rule<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/#1-factors-that-affect-watering-time\" style=\"\">Factors that Affect Watering Time<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/#2-signs-that-your-lawn-needs-more-or-less-water\" style=\"\">Signs that Your Lawn Needs More, or Less, Water<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-the-30-minute-rule\">The 30-Minute Rule<\/h2>    <p>Most lawns need about an inch of water a week, including rainwater, to be their best. Irrigation provides about a half inch of water every 30 minutes, so two 30-minute sessions a week will provide sufficient moisture to keep your grass happy.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The 30-minute rule assumes your sprinkler is putting out a half inch of water every half hour.<\/p>    <p>Automatic, in-ground sprinkler systems are more efficient than store-bought sprinklers that you attach to a hose, so you may need to run the store-bought variety a little longer to pump out the half inch of water your lawn needs each session.<\/p>    <p>If you\u2019re not sure how quickly your sprinkler system waters your lawn, you can try the tuna can test.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Place an empty four-ounce tuna can or another wide-mouthed contained on your lawn&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Begin watering and record what time you began<\/li>    <li>Stop watering after 30 minutes and measure the water in the container&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>If the container has more than a half inch of water, reduce watering time to less than 30 minutes; if less than a half inch, increase watering time<\/li> <\/ol>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-factors-that-affect-watering-time\">Factors that Affect Watering Time<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-with-hose.jpg\" alt=\"Man watering green lawn with a hose\" class=\"wp-image-114326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-with-hose.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-with-hose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-with-hose-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-with-hose-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-watering-green-lawn-sprinkling-water-on-the-grass-with-water-pistol-close-up-with-no-face\/290201676?prev_url=detail&amp;asset_id=290201676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rh2010<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><strong>The season<\/strong>: Cool-season grasses like those found in most of the Northern U.S. grow most vigorously in the spring and late summer\/early fall. This is when they need the most water. During the summer, they often go dormant, so you can reduce irrigation to 30 minutes a week in two 15-minute sessions.<\/p>    <p>Warm-season grasses like those found in the South need more water in the spring and summer and less in the fall and winter.<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil types<\/strong>: Sandy soils like those found near coastal areas drain quickly, so you may need to increase watering time to 45 minutes. Clay soils retain water well, so you may need to decrease watering time to 15 minutes each session.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>New lawns<\/strong>: A newly seeded or sodded lawn needs to stay moist so it may need 5 minutes of watering every day or two. Once the grass grows to about 3 inches, you can water it normally.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-signs-that-your-lawn-needs-more-or-less-water\">Signs that Your Lawn Needs More, or Less, Water<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_311283317.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of a watering can pouring water with plants in the background\" class=\"wp-image-121101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_311283317.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_311283317-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_311283317-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_311283317-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/images\/watering-the-garden\/311283317?asset_id=311283317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Champ<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>It can be difficult to tell if you are overwatering or underwatering your lawn. Here\u2019s how you can tell:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-signs-of-overwatering\">Signs of Overwatering<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Discoloration<\/li>    <li>Limp grass<\/li>    <li>Mushrooms growth<\/li>    <li>Spongy turf<\/li>    <li>Visible standing water<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-signs-of-underwatering\">Signs of Underwatering<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Discoloration<\/li>    <li>Thinning or wilting grass blades<\/li>    <li>Dry soil<\/li>    <li>Lingering footprints<\/li>    <li>Slow growth<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-trust-the-pros\">Trust the Pros<\/h2>    <p>Keeping up with the demands of your lawn can be tough. A good lawn care program includes mowing, trimming, weeding, fertilization and pest control. If that sounds daunting, call LawnStarter. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">lawn care professionals<\/a> are expert at building great lawns at prices you\u2019ll love.<\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/hand-holding-water-hose-and-watering-to-the-plant-in-outdoor-garden\/231819254?prev_url=detail&amp;asset_id=231819254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SKT Studio<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You should water your lawn about an hour per week in two 30-minute sessions, on 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