Over-watering or under-watering can lead to many problems, including root damage and disease, so finding a watering schedule that works best for your lawn is important.

1. EVAPORATION LOSSES

Watering your lawn in the heat of the day can lead to significant evaporation losses, as the hot sun and dry air quickly pull moisture away from the grass and soil. This can lead to wasteful watering practices, as you may have to apply more water to compensate for the losses. By watering in the early morning, you can take advantage of cooler temperatures and lower humidity, which helps to reduce evaporation losses and allows the water to be absorbed more effectively by the soil.

2. Reduce water Wasting & Limit Evaporation.

There are several ways to reduce evaporation loss with your lawn sprinklers:

• To start, set your waiting schedule to the early morning. There are many reasons why early morning watering is best and especially here in Westchester, where our summer days can be extremely hot and arid.
• Watering your lawn in the early morning, before the sun gets overhead, allows for more efficient watering as the water can be absorbed into the soil before it has a chance to evaporate.

Another measure is to optimize the use of your volume sprinklers: Using low-volume sprinklers can help reduce the amount of water lost to Evaporation as the water droplets are smaller and have a reduced surface area for Evaporation to occur.

3. Low-Volume Sprinklers Save Water

Here at Falco Lawn, we nearly exclusively install Hunter Industries sprinklers; some of their sprinkler models are designed to use low volumes of water and are marketed as such. However, it’s best to check the specifications of the specific model you are currently running or are interested in to determine its flow rate and whether it would be considered a low-volume sprinkler. As a rule, low-volume sprinklers use less water per minute than traditional high-volume sprinklers, making them a more water-efficient option, and we would like to add well-suited ones for most residential sprinkler applications. Low-volume sprinklers are ideal for areas with water restrictions or for those looking to reduce their water usage. Many of our Lawn Irrigation Sprinkler Installation customers are looking to reduce their water bill and save water while ensuring their yards get every benefit afforded by the lawn sprinkler system installed.

4. Get the Right Lawn Sprinkler for Your Lawn

Investing in the right sprinkler model ensures you get the right features for your home and system.

5. Optimize your Lawn Sprinkler Performance – Reduce Wind Exposure

Wind can waste water and lead to significant Evaporation from your lawn sprinkler output. Most lawn irrigation companies will work to position your sprinklers in areas protected from wind during installation; however, often, wind can’t be reduced completely. This is another reason why watering in the morning is the best option. The morning hours tend to see calmer air; less wind means less waste.

Yes, you read that correctly; mulching your lawn can help retain moisture in the soil, reducing the amount of water lost to evaporation. Using these methods, you can reduce evaporation losses and ensure that your lawn receives the water it needs to grow and thrive.

6. REDUCE STRESS ON YOUR LAWN

Now that we have explained why early morning watering is best for homes here in Westchester, we will add a few more ancillary reasons to back this up. Early morning watering helps to reduce stress on the grass. As the day goes on and the temperature rises, the grass can become increasingly stressed, leading to wilting and, eventually, death if not adequately hydrated. Watering in the early morning gives the grass the hydration it needs to stay healthy and strong throughout the day.