Timing is only half the story. The real secret is to water so deeply that your lawn’s roots go on a little adventure—3 to 4 inches down. That means running sprinklers for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your soil. Shallow watering is like offering a marathon runner a single grape. They’ll just resent you.
And here’s the kicker: watering every day is actually bad. You want your grass to get a thirst on so it grows deeper roots and becomes tougher. Twice a week in summer is ideal. Anything more is just you and your lawn having an awkward codependent relationship.
So there you have it. Best time to water? Dawn. Worst time? When you’re hungover and the sun’s beating down. Your grass doesn’t care about your excuses—it just wants to be a lush, green hero. Now go set that timer and stop overthinking it.
