[Arid_gardener] Re: Watering Winter Lawn

[Olin Miller]

----- Original Message -----From: <jebleak at qwest.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:52 PM
> Our homeowners assoc. needs some advice  regarding how often we should be
> watering the winter lawn.  Thank you for any advice you can give us.
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Western Sod recommends at

http://www.westernsod.com/index.php?page=seasonalcare.html

For dormant Bermudagrass overseeded with winter rye grass:

December:
 "After OSR is established, water every 4-14 days, to a soil depth of 4-6 
inches"

January and February
:"Water every 5-10 days, depending on the weather, to a soil depth of 4-6 
inches"

March:   " Deep water (8-10 inches) every 3-5 days."

For Non Overseeded Bermudagrass:

December through April:
  "As dormant grass, water to a soil depth of 8-10 inches once a month, or 
less if it rains"

Watering depth can be determined by inserting a steel rod or screwdriver 
into the turf.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ