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Watering Recommendations for Newly Seeded Lawns
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Watering Recommendations for Newly Seeded Lawns
1. For the first 4 weeks while the seed is germinating water lightly, frequently and consistently. Using an overhead sprinkler for 15 minutes 3 times a day should keep the soil constantly moist. If the newly germinating seed dries out, it will crack and die.
2. After 4 weeks most of the seed will be germinated, but the general appearance may still be quite thin and patchy. Over the next 3 weeks while the grass is thickening, reduce the frequency of watering to once every day and increase to 20 minutes.
3. After 8 weeks reduce watering to 1 inch per week. To water accurately, place a straight sided cup under your sprinkler and time how long it takes to fill up to 1 inch (approximately 45 minutes 2 times a week).
Remember
Please keep in mind that these are only guidelines for you to follow. You must monitor your new lawn carefully, since drought or wet weather could change your needs. Individuals with sprinkler systems must also monitor their lawns and make the appropriate adjustments as needed.
About Perennial Landscape Services
Creating distinguished landscape environments in Winchester, Lexington, Concord, Weston, Wellesley, Lynnfield, Carlisle, Andover, Bedford and surrounding Massachusetts’ communities since 1995.
Create your own perfect outdoor living area from start to finish with our complete landscape design and landscape construction services!
Services include:
- Stone Walls, retaining walls and masonry
- Landscape lighting
- Patios and walkways — all types
- New lawns, grass seeding and sod installation
- New plantings
- Waterfalls and ponds
- Fencing
- Plant and shrub installation
- Bobcat work and grading
- Pruning trees and hedge trimming
- Spring clean-ups and Fall clean-ups
- Lawn mowing
- Full service all-season maintenance for lawns and gardens
- And much more!
Please note: When we start your project we will be on-site until the job is 100% complete!
Sample Lawncare Maintenance Program
March/April — Spring clean up, thatch lawn, install mulch,
re-edge beds and remove all debris.
July/August — Prune and trim all shrubs and hedges. Weed all existing planting beds.
September — Aerate lawn and mowing.
October/November — Fall clean up, rake leaves and remove all debris. One clean up to be done mid to late October, two clean-ups in November, weather permitting.
- Lawn Mowing — Once a week, including trimming and blow down of all walks, walkways, edges and appropriate areas. (4 cuts per month, 5th is additional)
- Weeding — Available on a monthly or as needed basis.
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Scott Carzo
Owner & Founder
Creating distinguished landscape environments in Winchester, Lexington, Concord, Weston, Wellesley, Lynnfield, Carlisle, Andover, Bedford and surrounding Massachusetts’ communities since 1995.
Scott Carzo
Creating distinguished landscape environments in Winchester, Lexington, Concord, Weston, Wellesley, Lynnfield, Carlisle, Andover, Bedford and surrounding Massachusetts’ communities since 1995.
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