Proper watering techniques guarantee the heath and beauty of your lawn. These techniques depend mostly on the season, what kind of plants you have, and your soil type. Regardless of what kind of lawn you keep, it's important to water your plants deeply.

The appearance of your plants reflects how much moisture they have. Yellow, drooping leaves indicate over-watering, while grayish leaves and wilting indicate under-watering. If you can leave a footprint on the grass, it is also an indication of under-watering. Look at your plants carefully before watering them to gauge the right amount of water they need.

It's best to water early in the morning before 10 a.m. because evaporation is less during these hours. Evaporation is also less during the night, but night watering can encourage fungal infestations.

Your lawn usually needs 1-2 inches of water each week - including rainfall. This makes your watering schedule dependent on the weather. Also, bear in mind that clay soils need less watering than sandy soils.

Leaving grass clippings on your lawn is generally a good thing, but when thatch starts to build up at a height more than half an inch, it's time to dethatch your lawn. Doing so will allow the water to access the roots of your grass rather than just slide on the surface.

Conserving water is an important aspect of lawn care, especially in areas where water is limited. Make sure that your watering equipment is working properly. Broken sprinklers and hoses waste a lot of water. Think about installing an automatic irrigation system, since these require less water. If you're using sprinklers, set it to water only your lawn and not the pavement, driveway, or sidewalks. You can also mix in soil polymers or mulch with your soil - they retain a lot of moisture needed by your plants.