Your lawn was green and vibrant in the spring and summer, and you took great care to keep it that way. Now that fall is here and winter is approaching, you may be tempted to stop watering your lawn. However, that would be a mistake. Grass still needs to be watered even into the fall.
You should continue to water your lawn in the fall until the ground freezes, even if you expect it to snow. Cold winter temperatures in northern regions can create desert conditions because water is trapped in the form of ice. When the ground freezes, water cannot get to the roots of the grass, even if there is a lot of snow on top of the soil.
You want to avoid over-watering your lawn in the fall. If your area receives a good amount of rainfall in the autumn, it might only be necessary to water areas that have been over-seeded or places where you have only recently planted grass. However, warm, dry spells can occur well into the fall, especially in the southern United States. It is important to water your lawn during a period of warm, dry autumn weather.
It is especially important to continue to water your lawn into the fall if you live in the northern part of the country. If your lawn has a species of cool-season grass, the fall is a time of strong growth for your lawn.
Continue to water your lawn into the fall. This is a critical time when your lawn needs irrigation. An adequate water supply is necessary for the grass’s roots to absorb nutrients and grow. Your lawn needs to be able to absorb nutrients to remain healthy.
