Cooling A Heat and Drought Stressed Lawn :: Day Watering

Will watering at mid day high heat burn your lawn like a magnifying glass? You guys keep asking about heat stress and drought stress so here are some strategies to help cool the lawn down! and a few rumors put to rest as well.
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[@TungPham-gu3cq]

Thank you so much for this "Cooling A Heat..." video. I do 3am watering and DAY watering now, only 5mins at 1pm and my lawn turns out healthy now in hot summer in NorthEast. This is the BEST way to help the lawn survive well in the summer time. No other way ! Thanks a lot !

[@mitchelltryan]

I am so obsessed with this channel. So much good information for a new homeowner like me. I don't see how everyone isn't a Lawn Care Nut.

[@Thelawncarenut]

nice! thanks Bro!

[@thewuf]

Right there with ya Mitchell

[@deletesoon70]

I wish I was surrounded by other LCNs. No, instead I am surrounded by DCFs - Dandelion/Cabbage Farmers.

[@freddiev6050]

Mitchell Ryan I'm also trying my hardest, but there're so much to learn!

[@marysgardenclub]

i totally agree! i just ran into this today and im like YES and Thank You!!! Great advice delivered with some funny jokes, what more could we want?

[@LeviAllen]

Going through all you videos. Hard work, and a great attitude are the magic ingredients. You make something I personally enjoy, even more fun.

[@TungPham-gu3cq]

Cooling A Heat is the best video so far. I am living in CT and I set up my sprinkler system watering my lawn 15 mins each zone at 3am in the morning and again at 1pm for only 5 mins, everyday. If the temperature reaches more than 87 F, I water again at 4pm. My lawn is healthy without stress at all. Thanks The Lawn Care Nut Problems resolved, after many, many, many years lawn always gets burned in the summer time. Not this time and never again. Again thanks so much.

[@GravelBackMechanic]

Really appreciate you still helping us out back in Indiana. There are a lot of crispy lawns out here now. Just praying for rain. Great information. Thanks, Allyn!

[@usfdave10]

Used to use the exact same impact sprinkler. Loved the custom control to prevent overspray on concrete and get as much grass as possible.

[@SilverJunkie-ls4ub]

You have helped me so much the last couple years...multiple people have told me I have the best lawn in the subdivision In our city...many thanks!

[@JackAHooper]

Im fairly new to the lawn nut community and I was afraid of burning my lawn if I watered during the afternoon. I seeded my lawn in mid spring this year to fill in some construction damage (i know its not the ideal time but it went off without a hitch) and i put my lawn (400 sf) on a 5 minutes in the morning 5 minutes mid-afternoon daily watering cycle and my lawn loved it. So I have maintained that watering cycle for the last month or two, resulting in lawn domination. Thank you for all your tips and the time you spend to break down your passion for lawn care. Northern Cali

[@wilbet333]

Love the quiet calm intro!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome information. Thanks for sharing😄👍

[@korbindallasxpass]

thanks for all that you do for us LCN's....keep it up

[@borcutt6504]

Your awesome,thanks to you and your videos, I now have a badass lawn!!

[@EmptyPocketsCarl]

Thanks for dispelling the mid day water burn myth!!! Fescue in NC here. My usual summer is fescue gives up and crabgrass takes over. By covering all the bases this year with all your strategies, I am DOMINATING my neighbors! Going to try quick bursts of water with my sprinkler throughout the day next to cool my 115 degree soil. Great idea, but I don't have time or ability to run home every day. Having my Rachio controller take the helm and give it a shot. Thanks!

[@jasonfournier]

Can't wait to see your update on the sprigs from last week. Happy 4th!

[@lumberjacklawnnut9194]

loved the video. I have been watering lately and I have noticed that misting rather than just throwing her down!! works much better. I'm still dominating though!! keep the video's coming! Keep it real in the lawn allyn!!

[@mirceabalica1200]

Great helpful video. If I can't be home misting my lawn in the middle of the day then in the evening I'll just look at tomorrow weather forecast and if heat goes over 90F and clear sky, I'll just schedule my sprinkles to water for 10 minutes around 2PM the next day.

[@jonesy3089]

Well done as always Allen just started watching your channel this spring and love it always waiting for me content learned a lot thanks for everything from a lawn care nut disciple

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you Bro!

[@jonesey1981]

lol, learn something from every video you do, keep it up man. Just started a lawn care company and i'm trying to educate myself.

[@keith-kalfas]

Yes dude. This is happening everywhere. awesome vid man.

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks Bruh

[@delanacokley1597]

[@gregory-vw9vq]

Your absolutely correct!

[@Mark.Hugie1]

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks

[@kevindowe]

You delivered on your promise brotha. Great video...as usual.

[@nickajk1]

This spring I had the best-looking lawn I've ever had then June hit I'm in Kansas City my lawn has coronavirusit's temperature spiked it's turning brown I'm putting it in quarantine I give up

[@freddiev6050]

That "afternoon mist" is A MUST down here in PR where temp.'ers are already climing in the 90's! 🌞

[@StreetersGarage]

Thanks for the great explanation!

[@witness033]

Yep. Professionals often refer to it as syringing. I've done it with some of my nicer athletic fields up here in the north . It does help for sure.

[@ROYLFRSHNESS]

Just subscribed! Two Vids in and your videos are awesome!

[@Thelawncarenut]

welcome to the team

[@oceano_drive241]

Thank you for all the help. God bless you for doing this for guys like myself.

[@slowfaller]

chicago has gotten a good amount of rain recently which made me remember that I threw start fert down in June, greened up pretty nice. Today I threw down an app of Milorganite for an extra boost after spraying for weeds on Monday.

[@xval-of9ug]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! ALWAYS VERY DETAILED!!

[@donaholmes7383]

I would appreciate information on watering and lawn burn in 115° sunny days in Las Vegas. The desert is difficult to regulate.

[@kyle.fredrickson]

so relevant in Nebraska. Its july and we are averaging temps in the low 90s with multiple days in the hundreds. Tall fescue RIP

[@shawnwallace3369]

Good video and good info on the watering the myth. I would like to ask can you talk about different types of lawn mower blades and what they're used for in your next video if it's possible?

[@bobotea2441]

"Mass lawn burning" I was worried if there was such a thing because I planted grass seeds here in A suburb of Portland Oregon and have to keep the seed and the new planted sod watered. It was 90 degrees here and I was watering my small front yard like it was a wet n wild water park. I was thinking my neighbors might think I'm burning my lawn with the bright bright sun at 2pm...I as well has that in the back of my mind if there was such a thing...I'm glad Alan that you speak with a touch of sarcasm, and I'm saying it with appreciation because it helps people understand when sarcasm is used properly.....I've taught my son math with a little sarcasm when pointing out different techniques...and he is now a Straight A student...thanks for your clear, easy to understand tutorials.

[@felix6514]

as always the best knowledge for LCN THANKS...... LIFEEEEEEEEEE

[@feboogi]

Oh and thanks for the stickers Meeso Happy long time!

[@Thelawncarenut]

you're welcome - thanks for your great pictures on FaceBook!

[@weskarcher483]

Here in central texas i have to water every other day for fifteen minutes per section. My St Augustine maintains that emerald green color all summer long. I use a commercial Toro XF-416 irrigation controller.

[@Mikebike68]

Alan you are a class act. Watching reruns July 18th 2019 KCMO #Stressin!

[@Mikebike68]

Pushing 93-94 full sun day 7 with 3-4 to go. Been dumping water but my irrigation system has just horrible coverage in the spots that need it most. Combating 2nd round crabgrass around the edges/not too bad, where the prodoamine wore off (lesson learned) and also Nutsedge. I’ve pulled half of the nutsedge when it was wet but can’t pull when it’s this dry. Won’t get root and so waste of time. Need to bust out the hose and sprinkler to target certain areas I’m seeing.

[@Mikebike68]

Hybrid lawn- tall fescue, perineal rye, and little bluegrass renovated fall 2018.

[@whcobb01]

Frankenlawn looking real good. St. Augustine looking good too... Bothy equally as impressive but I'm a Bermuda/Zoysia guy so, I'm all for Frankenlawn. My God, brilliant job on both man.

[@sylviarosario6503]

Great video, the background music is amazing.👍👍

[@MRGreen79]

Great advise.....I actually thought about sending you a request about this very subject. I live in the foothills of NC and this is the second year in a row that we are experiencing very HOT Spring to Summer. My lawn didn't have much time to really get going before the heat. Last two weeks brought rain, so the lawn is somewhat holding up. Thanks for the tips

[@Thelawncarenut]

yes I know you guys are getting pounded this year! My parents living at the NC/GA border and they are also getting pounded with a very hot summer.

[@drewschmidt6314]

Having an above ground trampoline is a life saver for those heat stressed areas a few days in the shade and it takes right off. Especially if you put the sprinkler under it and let the kids go crazy in the afternoon.

[@yaonchungEIA]

hey Allyn, hows going? great videos! i have a question regarding new sods surviving heat stress. it was unfortunate that landscape contractors put in new sod during a heat wave and now all my sod looks brown. is there anything particular regarding about water schedule and protection i can do to my new lawn?

[@seminole715]

thank you, you answered my question.

[@simplyelitetravels]

Thanks man needed that video. For some reason my impluse sprinkler doesn't water a area evenly, the middle is brown and edges green. I have been using a oscillating sprinkler due to lawn size and even coverage. It's so hot and dry here in SC I'm just trying to keep the fescue crowns alive. Like always thanks for dropping your knowledge.

[@fransiscoandrade9169]

great professional advice thank you from California Cannabis community

[@Thelawncarenut]

you're welcome!

[@pontiachotshot]

Very good advice !

[@skyelineblue]

Very much appreciate this info, my law looking great except I have some dry spots near my drive way.

[@richardtstockton5059]

I moved to Albuquerque from Atlanta and recorded your channel religiously

[@tata750]

i called Sebastian and he is designing a care plan for me. great customer services

[@Thelawncarenut]

+Tata 600 yes he is like my "on call expert" too. Whenever I am stumped on something I call him.

[@Pittocarrillo]

I'm debating about replacing my rainbirds 3000 series for mini paws what you think is best for better over all

[@kathrynhendra8810]

How much water do you recommend for clay soil? How often would you suggest to water this type of lawn ( soil ) during a drought ?

[@lilerb1313]

thanks for sharing some tips for us up in the northeast.

[@NotTsarNick]

Hey Allen, I'm looking a zoysia as a possibility for our lawn because we live in a very sunny, very hot southern suburb. I've learned it is best applied late spring/early summer, and it only requires approximately 1.5 inches of water a week. Any additional suggestions for pre and post application? Also, the only treatment of our lawn is a weed and feed.

[@harrisonfowler4461]

Frankenlawn looks awesome!

[@Thelawncarenut]

it's crazy how fast it is growing now

[@semperficarclub4661]

I'm just north of you in Spring Hill and lately with the rain it's getting the water, but it's this heat beating down on it...

[@feboogi]

treat your lawn like you treat your baby ....it's that simple ...keep it cool ....love it ....pamper it .... cheers Mr Nut thanks for another great video watch out Spielberg !

[@leeweber85]

Interesting. I've always been afraid to water during the day for fear of burning it... one time I had some burn and thought it was attributed to watering mid day/full sun. Guess I'll give it another shot.

[@bondjames628]

Hey Allyn, could you release some material focusing on in-ground sprinkler system design and settings? Looking at installing a system just not sure where to start.

[@gutpileman]

thanks LCN . I always thought that watering during the days was bad! Happy 4th!

[@Thelawncarenut]

funny how rumors spread! happy 1776 to you too Bro!

[@gutpileman]

it has been very hot and dry up in NYS this year. Dormant city man. I would love to water more but $$$$$$$. Stay safe this 4th my friend.

[@kingjohndavidsr9720]

Cool vid AND I love your channel but what about all the evaporation? I think I’m just going to lose all my water to the air before it can soak in....mid day in the 90s June/July Maryland.

[@Metalhead82to11]

tip top stuff Allan!

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you!

[@guyfoxe]

is there a good time to mist everyday?

[@dddmmm21]

Something "weird" I noticed (my first year in lawn care): The lawn areas which were better watered during spring are doing much better during the heat, even though now I water everything evenly. Those better watered portions remain green and keep growing in reaction to the water I put now. The other areas got brown and although I can green them up with extra water now, they are clearly lagging behind. I was using a hose during spring and now I have sprinklers. It is like that portion of the grass got a much better foundation to support the summer stress.

[@tchevrier]

Interesting. I didn't know that it would be hotter at the roots than at the surface.

[@matthewmoore7366]

The plugs exceeded my expectations on a time line. Well played sir. Prediction: 2 months and its a blanket carpet like turf. thanks for the tips, I'm just outside of Richmond Virginia, and crush all lawns on my street.

[@jaredfoster5975]

When water evaporates it takes heat energy with it. It's also dependent on the humidity of the air. Humid air lowers how effective the heat transfer is. In places like Arizona you would get even better results! Thumbs UP!

[@bradcrooks3891]

like this channel, help me a lot with my lawn. thanks

[@GradyWhite2007]

And interesting subject. I've always been told not to water during the middle of the day. It seems to me...It works really well for the lawn...especially right after I mow it! I want to hydrated the newly cut, damaged grass....

[@jwerner725]

Wow, here I am wondering what I did wrong all this year and its just one thing I didn't think of. Water. Now I will need to think of how to water two acre's of lawn as frequently as needed so I can have someone drive by again and say "Nice Lawn". Yeah my lawn went brown in several areas. Now I need to look for a way to make my own irrigation system. Something simple. Big Thanks to you Lawn Care Nut for this video. Water. Well I guess I can't rely on Mother Nature all the time. LOL

[@harrisonrutledge5]

Also, make sure your soil isn’t so hydrophobic that you might benefit from a wetting agent/retain pellet. Get the most from your watering. Love your channel man!

[@kendrickmulkey]

Harrison Ryden Rutledge and annual aeration

[@frhowe08]

So in Iowa it’s over 85 most of summer and early fall. Why don’t we use warm season grasses? Would Bermuda grass be better?

[@armando79]

Love your channel! informative and entertaining content. subscribing and getting ready to dominate my neighbors!

[@Thelawncarenut]

welcome to the team!

[@ronvds4713]

We get -6c in winter and +40c in summer where I an in Australia. These summer temperatures last year (2019) hang around for 2 months so heat stress is a big problem every year.

[@anthonyj.barton4032]

Do you have the proper PH levels in your water? To mix your chemicals and to water your lawn?

[@SuperCoyotecaller]

Great video. Very funny!

[@Victor-cz4et]

Thanks Bro. Question: - How would you deal with Nutsedge & Crab Grass in a Brumuda Grass Lawn?

[@Thelawncarenut]

I would call Sebastian at Solutions and get Blindside. Works great on both of those. [phone]

[@SachiWI]

What do you know about the irrigation mats that are installed under the sod? That's right Hunter Irrigation makes something that you install under the grass - does that even work?

[@ronfurro4161]

Boy your right, the dog days of summer are upon us. Paid to have my complete irrigation system upgraded to micro-rotors and a Rachio control unit. Stubborn principle alone, I'll be damn if i break out the hose! lol

[@Thelawncarenut]

you did it right bro! all the way!

[@SuperReallyNice]

I've watered exclusively with a hose for the last 20 years. It's a great way to see what's happening in the neighborhood.

[@aquawhitereef]

Any tips and strategies for Empire Zoysia lawn down here in Florida?

[@35057]

Vintage LCN learning on how to distress our lawns. 😎🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@richardtstockton5059]

Okay, I love your channel, can you make a watering recommendation for us south westerners (Albuquerque, NM) that have fescue lawns in the dry hot summer (100°, 20-40 % humidity) as to when to water and how much (1 inch twice a week ?) and cool down in the heat of the afternoon, we mostly have small lawns pecan you recommend a channel to watch

[@danieldaemicke6904]

I like to do a little beer drinking when watering by hand.

[@sj7601]

I bought the sprinkler and the first day I put the 360 pin (paper clip looking pin) up.. just to fiddle around with it.. and then I put it back down. Now, it will only rotate one way and won't go back the opposite direction :( I'm bummed

[@sethgee970]

I do know that watering fescue in the southeast in the late afternoon/evening is a bad idea. Did that last year and ended up with brown patch all over my yard because the water on the leaves couldn't evap.

[@stayinpresent]

Thank you ! I am going to hand water my lawn in the day time! I was following a myth & my lawn is yellow.

[@bigredsimulations7558]

Hey there Allen, just wanted to say that was a great informational video, keep em coming. Also I just wanted to add that while watering the lawn during mid day will NOT burn out the lawn, the reason you want to water early is so the water has a chance to penetrate the soil where the plants can use it. watering mid day especially during the heat of the day, allowing the water to evaporate, and while this may help cool the lawn, the lawn can't utilize the water to sustain growth. Misting the lawn is a great idea to help cool it down so the stress of the heat isn't so great, but regular watering in the morning is essential to help keep the lawn strong and healthy, resisting disease.

[@witness033]

That's a good point to emphasize, because a lot of beginners will confuse regular watering with the supplemental misting or syringing. It doesn't do much good to mist if you don't meet the basic moisture requirement in the soil profile.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yep, agreed. It's in the video but wasn't stressed like it should have been.

[@witness033]

I hope you don't take my comments as criticism Allyn. You did an awesome job of explaining things , as usual ! I'm just here to support you, and I enjoy the humor , and I enjoy watching you enjoy yourself in the vids. :)

[@bart_seavey]

Use the Revive product on your drought stressed lawn. It was designed specifically for this and works wonders.

[@Remeberwhen]

I live in Sarasota, just south of you. We are expecting some unusually high temperatures this weekend. I searched out a video like this because my intuition told me my lawn won’t “burn” if I water it mid day. The burn theory I hear is: once you stop the watering, droplets act as tiny magnifying glasses and burn the grass”. Truly I don’t care much for my lawn because it always looks great (I’m lucky) but the higher temps and lack of daily showers lately are taking a toll.

[@Remeberwhen]

*care FOR my lawn much. (I’ve been outside a while now and I think the heat got to me)

[@marchmadness4598]

Watching this and the other heat video

[@Sky1]

my front yard is dead, huge brown sections with dead grass. Need to start over this fall.

[@Thelawncarenut]

are you sure it's dead? could just be dormant... grass is surprisingly resilient

[@rwhiteb13]

what is an ideal root temperature?

[@babyblue7798]

my lawn is all brown. we can only water once a week in CA. Ive using recycled water from my kitchen to water it, but my husband says I sm burning it if i water when its hot,

[@annmariezarzecki5787]

Wishing for a 4 inch well with underground sprinkling in Michigan...😩. Chasing sprinklers is a pain in the butt.

[@cial577]

Hi, I live in Detroit, Michigan and my hold yard is brown so just like the rest of my neighbors I let the lawn go dormant. My question to you is it to late to green it back up??

[@Bag81305]

just water it and put down seeds and fertilizer

[@nomargins]

Thanks 👍🏽 👍🏽

[@Bag81305]

i was going to cut my tree down but with this heat its saving my grass

[@memadmax69]

Man, I haven't seen rain in two months and I'm down to the point where I'm watering twice a day: normal 20 minute cycle at 5 am(coldest point of night which is only 76 degrees at this point) and again at 1 in the afternoon at the hottest point, everyday.... But, the lawn is hanging tough...

[@hevalina]

I have a Well, what about turning on the irrigation for 3 to 5 minutes per zone? During the hottest part of the day.

[@kendrickmulkey]

Shane Mallick no that’s the opposite of what you’re suppose to do.

[@MixingGBP]

How effective is the misting plan in the super-high, super-long 90-plus deg days? In other words, if the temperature is reduced for only an hour after misting, then won't the high soil temperature just come right back up and damage the lawn?

[@Thelawncarenut]

it works very well in higher temps also. And the amount of relief needed for the lawn is really dependent upon factors like grass type, shade composition and even cloud cover. On days when you get no help and all and it's over 95 then 2 mistings would be a good idea for sure. Key being though, that any relief is better than no relief. That's the fun of it to me - you get to know your lawn like a person. :)