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What time of day is best to water your lawn during the summer?

Early morning, so water soaks in before the sun evaporates it.

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  1. Early morning ✔
  2. High noon
  3. Late at night

Why: If you water at noon, the hot sun evaporates the water before the roots get it. If you water at night, the wet grass can grow fungus.

Huh, didn't know that: Grass needs about one inch of water per week to stay healthy during the summer.

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References

Answer: Early morning. If you water at noon, the hot sun evaporates the water before the roots get it. If you water at night, the wet grass can grow fungus.

  1. EPA: Healthy Lawn, Healthy Environment www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2014-04/documents/healthy_lawn_healthy_environment.pdf
    best to water in the early morning, especially during hot summer months, to reduce evaporation.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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