What time of the day is best to water my yard?

Answer 1

Early in the morning like right before sun comes up because
if you do it at night. grass can get deseased form being wet all night.
also its better to water longer every other day (promotes deeper healthy roots.) than little each day.

Answer 2

Watering during the day causes water to evaporate before it hits the ground, especially in desert areas where temps are high and humidity low. In the city near me it is unlawful to water between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. just because of the evaporation factor.

Another consideration is what type sprinkler. Those that throw the water high into the air may lose too much water to evaporation before it hits the ground. Also the water droplet size should be large enough not to blow away but not too large to where you apply water too quickly for the soil to absorb.

Some people believe watering at night may promote disease. It might if your yard is dense, shady and has little air movement. Air should circulate easily through the yard.

I've also heard watering during the day burns the lawn because the water droplets act like magnifiers for the sun......naw, I'm not buying that one.

Years ago I read the Chinese farmer only irrigates at dawn and the few hours after. They feel the plants do best if watered early in the day.

Personally, I prefer to irrigate at night so less water is lost from the ground thru day sunlight and temperatures. Diseases are not a big concern for me.

Answer 3

General Rule of thumb..........before 10:00 AM
This gives the lawn or plants time to soak up the water before the sun does.

Watering Correctly Saves Time, Money, and Plants
University of Illinois Extention Center.
Everyone has about the right idea I always go with what do the experts say.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hortihints/0108a.html
The best time of day to water is early morning before the temperatures begin to rise. This gives the plants a good supply of water to face the heat of the day. Early morning also tends to be a time of lower winds and thus reduced evaporation. If watering cannot be done in the early morning, very late afternoon is also satisfactory. It is important to water early enough so that the leaves have time to dry before nightfall to avoid development of fungal diseases. If possible, choose watering methods that will not wet the leaves (such as soaker hoses) and thus allow for late evening watering.

When to Water Your Lawn
http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/expert-gardening-tips-and-advice/water-your-lawn
What is the best time of day to water my lawn? Before dawn? Before 10am? Late at night?
According to the lawn experts, the best time of day to water your lawn is just before dawn. Not only is the water pressure in most municipal systems the highest (as demand then is the lowest), watering in the early A.M. lessens water loss from sun evaporation. Regularly watering late at night is not recommended; constant moisture on the lawn at night can promote fungal diseases and other lawn problems.

Answer 4

It's better to water deeply every morning than lightly frequently. If you do it in the morning B4 the sun comes out the grass gets more moisture because the sun isn't vaporizing the water. If its real hot out try to keep the grass watered because with out water it dries up and burns from the sun. It's like being dehydrated. Without water in the heat your nothing at all. Hope this helps. P.S put fertilizer on your grass at least once a week. Like one the weekends. Do it before you water the grass. If its really really really dry out side don't water it because the water may reflect the sun and your grass could catch fire. But if the air isn't dry you can water after fertilizing for healthy green grass.

Answer 5

Morning is always the best time to water anything. The foliage on grass and plants needs time to dry off in the sun to avoid mold and mildew problems.

Answer 6

Do it in simple terms in the previous daybreak. Doing it jointly as the sunlight is maximum well liked is a waste of water because of evaporation. Watering interior the night because of fact the sunlight is going down is the worst time in case you opt to dodge mushrooms, which remember on moisture and darkness to style.

Answer 7

Wee hours of the morning. If you can't do it then, fairly early, before work. (The coolest part of the day is best. Cold water can shock plants and grass so water when it's still the coolest.)

Answer 8

the morning so that the soil dries during the day and avoids, mold, mildew and root rot problems on any plants....not just lawns. Immediately right before sun rise is ideal.

Answer 9

around 6 or 7 am

Answer 10

Morning; before the sun gets hot or it will steam the grass/veggies/flowers.
If you water at night it will cause mildew.