{"id":26089,"date":"2024-07-09T00:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T00:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=26089"},"modified":"2024-11-13T20:02:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:02:55","slug":"arizona-grass-watering-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/arizona-grass-watering-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Watering Schedule for Arizona Lawns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How often you water your lawn in Arizona depends upon where you live. In scorching hot southern Arizona, water your lawn every three to five days in summer, every two to three weeks in winter, and somewhere in between in spring and fall. Lawns in cooler central and northern Arizona generally need water every two to three weeks in the summer and more frequently in the spring and fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference, of course, is that southern Arizona lawns are almost exclusively composed of warm-season grasses that need more water in the heat, while central and northern Arizona lawns are often composed of cool-season grasses that require less water in the summer and more in the spring and fall when they actively grow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each variety has its own watering needs and preferences. We will explain what they are in this article.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-b9046e3b-e214-4050-b0ec-961a28bb7f9e\" 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\" style=\"\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/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:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/arizona-grass-watering-schedule\/#0-watering-schedule-for-southern-arizona-lawns\" style=\"\">Watering in summer<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/arizona-grass-watering-schedule\/#1-watering-schedule-for-central-and-northern-arizona-lawns\" style=\"\">Watering in winter<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/arizona-grass-watering-schedule\/#6-how-long-should-i-run-my-sprinklers-in-arizona\" style=\"\">How long should I run my sprinklers in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/arizona-grass-watering-schedule\/#7-overwatering-or-underwatering-your-lawn\" style=\"\">Overwatering or underwatering your lawn<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/arizona-grass-watering-schedule\/#8-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-watering-schedule-for-southern-arizona-lawns\"><span id=\"watering-schedule-for-southern-arizona-lawns\">Watering schedule for southern Arizona lawns<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4870798-1.jpg\" alt=\"water coming out of a hose, being used to water lawn\" class=\"wp-image-23120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4870798-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4870798-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4870798-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4870798-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-water-coming-out-of-a-spray-hose-4870798\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Phoenix and the low desert areas, we generally have <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-types-phoenix\/\">warm-season grasses<\/a> on our lawns like Bermudagrass, buffalograss, blue grama, and palmetto St. Augustine. Here, temperatures reach triple digits and we get below average rainfall, so the area isn\u2019t hospitable to cool-season grasses like you find in wetter, colder climates.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might be tempting to douse your lawn in water, especially during the summer, but don\u2019t do it. A well-developed root system is grass\u2019s best defense against drought. Overwatering grass actually slows root growth because the roots don\u2019t have to expand in search of moisture. Instead, wait a few days between waterings depending on the season &#8211; it will give your lawn the time it needs to absorb the water it receives.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chart below is a guide to the optimal water frequency for warm-season grasses in southern Arizona.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td>5 to 14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/td><td>3 to 5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td>5 to 14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Winter<\/td><td>14 to 21 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-watering-schedule-for-central-and-northern-arizona-lawns\"><span id=\"watering-schedule-for-central-and-northern-arizona-lawns\">Watering schedule for central and northern Arizona lawns<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spraying-water-on-grass-with-water-hose.jpeg\" alt=\"man watering his lawn with a hose\" class=\"wp-image-26094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spraying-water-on-grass-with-water-hose.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spraying-water-on-grass-with-water-hose-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spraying-water-on-grass-with-water-hose-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spraying-water-on-grass-with-water-hose-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-watering-green-lawn-sprinkling-water-on-the-grass-with-water-pistol-close-up-with-no-face\/290201548\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many yards in northern Arizona, which is a little higher in elevation and generally cooler, have <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a>. This includes It goes dormant during the summer because it can\u2019t handle the scorching summer heat, so there\u2019s no need to water then.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chart below is a guide to the optimal water frequency for cool-season grasses in northern Arizona. It works for warm-season grasses in northern Arizona as well. But this is just a guide. Look for signs that your lawn is thirsty, such as the grass blades turning pale or laying flat when you walk on them.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td>3 to 7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/td><td>14 to 21 days or as needed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td>3 to 10 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Winter<\/td><td>7 to 14 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-tips-for-watering-your-lawn\"><span id=\"tips-for-watering-your-lawn\">Tips for watering your lawn<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561.jpg\" alt=\"in-ground sprinkler watering the grass\" class=\"wp-image-24217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-610x379.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-sprinkler-is-watering-a-lawn-in-the-middle-of-a-field-25283561\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q. H\u01b0ng Ph\u1ea1m<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watering your lawn at the right time and the right amount is crucial to making it lush, green, and healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-best-time-to-water-your-lawn\"><span id=\"best-time-to-water-your-lawn\">Best time to water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water your lawn around 5 to 6 a.m. <\/strong>This will give the water enough time to seep into the soil before the midday sun and humidity evaporates it.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second best time to water your lawn is <strong>in the evening<\/strong>. The heat has dissipated and the temperature has dropped, meaning the water won\u2019t evaporate. However, grass that stays wet throughout the night is more prone to diseases.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-how-much-water-your-lawn-needs\"><span id=\"how-much-water-your-lawn-needs\">How much water your lawn needs<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Arizona lawn needs <strong>1 to 1.5 inches of water a week<\/strong> (about \u00bd to \u00be inches of water each time). Ensure you give your lawn enough water to penetrate <strong>6 to 10 inches deep<\/strong> into the soil each time.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-additional-lawn-watering-tips\"><span id=\"additional-lawn-watering-tips\">Additional lawn watering tips<\/span><\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Water shaded areas 30 percent less than sunny areas.<\/li>    <li>Reduce irrigation or watering amount if it rains.<\/li>    <li>Make sure your sprinkler system is in good condition.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-long-should-i-run-my-sprinklers-in-arizona\"><span id=\"how-long-should-i-run-my-sprinklers-in-arizona\">How long should I run my sprinklers in Arizona?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When watering your lawn, the goal is to get enough water on your grass to penetrate the soil around <strong>8 inches deep<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/definitive-guide-watering-your-lawn\/\">Definitive Guide to Watering Your Lawn<\/a> for a deeper explanation of optimal watering practices.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-overwatering-or-underwatering-your-lawn\"><span id=\"overwatering-or-underwatering-your-lawn\">Overwatering or underwatering your lawn<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AdobeStock_285778268-1.jpeg\" alt=\"wet green grass lawn with water texture \" class=\"wp-image-23183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AdobeStock_285778268-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AdobeStock_285778268-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AdobeStock_285778268-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AdobeStock_285778268-1-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AdobeStock_285778268-1-610x458.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/images\/wet-green-grass-lawn-with-water-texture\/285778268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">srckomkrit<\/a> | Adobe Stock | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful irrigation involves giving your lawn the correct amount of water. However, it can be tricky. Rather than go through trial-and-error (and risk wasting water), look for the following signs to see if you\u2019re overwatering or underwatering your lawn:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Overwatering<\/td><td>Underwatering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The soil is soft and mushy when you step on your lawn<br>A musty smell coming from your lawn<br>Small puddles on your lawn<br>Algae and mushrooms are present<br>Invasive weeds present<\/td><td>Grass is bluish-gray<br>Grass is still warm in the evening, even when the temperature drops and the sun sets<br>Doesn\u2019t recover from heavy foot traffic as quickly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-frequently-asked-questions\"><span id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-when-should-i-water-a-newly-seeded-lawn\"><span id=\"when-should-i-water-a-newly-seeded-lawn\">When should I water a newly seeded lawn?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run the sprinkler system 4 to 5 times a day until germination, irrigating in 5 to 10 minute sessions. After it grows an inch, water two to three times a day for two weeks. From there, water once a day until the grass is fully established.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-when-should-i-water-newly-planted-sod\"><span id=\"when-should-i-water-newly-planted-sod\">When should I water newly planted sod?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water 4 to 5 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes in the first two weeks. Afterwards, water once a day for 15 to 20 minutes. Once the root system establishes, water two to three times a week.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-how-does-watering-affect-weed-growth\"><span id=\"how-does-watering-affect-weed-growth\">How does watering affect weed growth?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watering too often or too lightly weakens your lawn and allows weeds to pop up. When that happens, use one of the best weed killers in Arizona to get rid of them.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-when-to-hire-a-professional\"><span id=\"when-to-hire-a-professional\">When to Hire a Professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watering your Arizona grass is crucial to a green, lush, and healthy lawn. It\u2019s a lot of work, but by sticking to a schedule and knowing how much water your lawn needs, you can obtain the lawn of your dreams.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we know you\u2019re busy and might not have the time to water your lawn. So get in touch with LawnStarter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/arizona\">lawn care pros<\/a> and have them water your lawn for you. Water you waiting for?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: Safford-House-David Wickersham House, <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Safford-House-David_Wickersham_House-1930.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marine 69-71<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water your Arizona lawn once every three days at most. Water most frequently in summer, least frequently in winter, and the same amount in spring and fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":26098,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"tags":[571],"class_list":["post-26089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arizona","tag-lawn-care-az"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lawn-in-arizonaa-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Stuart Kushner","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/stuart-kushner\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}