The frequency at which you use your speakers depends largely on need and budget. Every type absorbs water at a different rate. Thus, the frequency that you water your lawn should depend in part on that rate.
Soil Absorption
Soils vary from yard to yard. Some soils absorb water and retain moisture for a long amount of time, even in the hot summer months. Other soils retain water very poorly. Those soils that retain water well need watering less than those soils that do not retain water well.
If your soil does not absorb water well, there are some ways that you can fix the problem so that you do not have to run up your water bill with extensive lawn watering. Here are some ideas:
1. Install new grass in your lawn. Many times, grass does not grow because the soil is not fertile. Rolling out strips of new grass will help to restart the cycle of healthy soil and continued grass growth. Thick grass will protect the soil from sunlight and help it retain moisture in the soil.
2. Use a divot maker to churn the existing soil in your yard. By turning the soil over, it loosens the ground, making water absorption easier.
3. Water in the morning or evening hours. Always avoid watering you yard in midday, as the harsh sunlight will cause the water to quickly evaporate. If you water in the evening, the soil will stay moist until the sun comes out again. The long period of moist soil will help to add essential nutrients to your lawn.
Once the soil is fertile again, you will have to use your sprinklers less frequently. As a general rule of thumb, keep in mind that you should always have moist, not wet, soil.
Budget
Watering a lawn can be expensive, especially if you live within a city that places high rates on public utilities. Many people cannot afford to water their lawns very frequently due to these high costs. Before you get into a sprinkler routine, determine the price per unit that you city charges for water. Then, determine the unit per hour of water that is expelled by your sprinkler. Factor the two numbers together to get the price per hours for watering your lawn.
Many people, for this reason, avoid investing in an automatic sprinkler system. Yet, if your budget allows you to water your lawn frequently, consider investing in a sprinkler system that will come on automatically every day or every other day. Keeping your soil consistently moist is more effective than watering it all at once and letting it dry up within a few days.
If you are watering your garden, then it is important to water everyday, as delicate garden plants need continued nourishment to grow healthy and strong. Especially in the summer, water evaporation and searing heat can be difficult for plants and flowers to handle. The frequent water will keep them hydrated and strong.
When watering a garden, it is important to focus on keeping the soil around the base of the plant moist, rather than the leaves themselves. The soil gives nutrients to the plant roots, which helps them to grow into the beautiful plants you imagined.