How Much Water Does Your Lawn Really Need?

We're due a GLORIOUS bank holiday. High 20s across the UK...maybe even higher for those of you in Costa del Brighton.

No rain in the forecast. Your lawn's going to need water. But how much?

"Give it a good soak" means different things to different people. 

Here's the rule: your lawn needs roughly 30mm of water per week.

If you've got a sprinkler, you can find out exactly how long that takes in 4 simple steps:

Step 1: Grab an empty tuna tin
Roughly 30mm tall, flat-bottomed.

Step 2: Place it on the lawn
Stick it in the middle of where your sprinkler reaches. Not the edge.

Step 3: Turn the sprinkler on and time it
When the water hits the top of the tin, stop the clock.

Step 4: Use that number once a week
That's your weekly watering time, sorted for the rest of summer. Early morning is best. Midday is worst. 

No sprinkler? A hose will do fine, you'll just need to go by feel. Water until the soil's properly damp a few inches down, not just wet on top.

As promised, lawn tips in under a minute.

Liam
Founder, Great British Lawn Co.