Watering your lawn is an important part of lawn maintenance in St. Petersburg.

When you apply proper watering techniques your lawn will become healthier, develop a stronger root system, and will be better able to resist disease and pests. With the drought and watering restriction now in place for Pinellas County, it’s important to get the most out of what watering your allowed. Here are some watering tips for St.. Pete residents. 

Water first thing in the morning or in the early evening 

I see it all the time…people who water their lawns when the sun is at its strongest. Most of the water will be lost to evaporation. And none of it will reach the roots where it’s needed most. Also when you water at the recommended times you reduce the risk of fungal and bacterial disease from developing and spreading within your lawn. Watering is one the most beneficial lawn maintenance tips you can apply for a beautiful St. Petersburg lawn. More watering tips will follow in the coming days. Remember, we are under watering restriction and you should only watering on your designated watering day.