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September 4, 2020 by Chuck Green

When to Stop Watering in the Fall

watering in the fallMany homeowners think that the cooler fall weather is an excuse to stop watering their lawns. Do not be fooled! Watering in the fall is essential. This article explains why Dallas, TX homeowners should keep watering their lawns in the fall.

Why should I keep watering my lawn in the fall?

We all know the Dallas, Texas weather can change often. Maybe a little too often, so the first step to watering your lawn in the fall is to do so a few times a week if the sun is shining and there’s very little rain. You wouldn’t want your lawn to dry out completely! 

Which, brings me to the next point. You should NEVER stop watering your lawn completely unless the ground is frozen, but if the lawn receives at least one inch of rain in a week, it’s safe to hold off on adding extra water until a dryer week comes along. 

Do not overwater your lawn, especially during the fall! Lawn care in Autumn is about small touches here and there. The sun is not out as much, and the temperatures are not as brutal as the summer, so your landscaping doesn’t need to be drenched. Overwatering can lead to fungal diseases in your grass. 

If you’ve just fertilized or laid new grass, keep the irrigation going on a regular schedule. This helps establish roots and promote growth before the harsh winter months. 

The time of day you run your sprinklers or irrigation system is important as well. The morning is best because the grass has all day to soak up the sun and dry out before night comes. This is also why nighttime is the worst time to water your lawn because there is no sun to dry out the grass. It will stay damp all night and possibly provide the breeding ground for those fungal diseases mentioned earlier. 

Why am I watering my lawn when it’s cold outside?

The reason you need to continue to water your lawn during the cooler months is that grass does not stop growing just because the temperatures drop. Autumn is the repair time of the season where grass grows underneath, in its roots, to establish a new foundation and area of repair for when the brutal heat hits again next summer. The only time you can stop watering your yard is if the ground freezes because when it thaws, the grass will be getting the water it needs.

In the end, the question is not, “When should I stop watering my lawn in the fall?” but rather, “How should I water my lawn in the fall?”. As you can see, manually or automatically taking care of your grass during the cooler months is essential to general lawn care. Doing so will help your yard look even better in the spring and summer!

If you are still struggling to get your grass through the fall and winter months, or if your irrigation system is not functioning properly, give CGreen’s Landscape Management a call! Our team of experts has been assisting Dallas homeowners for 40 years! Contact us to schedule a service today!

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Erosion Control

CGreens uses a variety of ways to hold soil and keep it from washing away. Installing a retaining wall is an option that would be appropriate. There are many types of materials we use for the wall, from railroad ties, landscape timbers, concrete stones that look reasonably natural to many varieties and colors of native stone, which would be a beautiful addition to a landscape.

Of course, plant material such as ground cover or grass is excellent as an erosion control mechanism if you have the correct amount of sun and water. You may have a temporary need during construction that we can help with by utilizing special cloths explicitly designed for erosion control.

Re-grading your landscape to create a proper slope for runoff water and installing foundation protections such as wall sealant.

Adding a root barrier is also an option to help keep trees and large plant life from drawing moisture away from the soil which leads to erosion near the foundation of your home.

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Sump Pumps

An Installation of a Sump Pump or Pits would be done by CGreens in situations where there is not enough slope to discharge to a Surface Drain. Also, French Drains are typically deeper and will need a pump to discharge water up and out to an area away from the collection points.

The pumps that we install are commercial grade and can pump debris up to 1 ½” in diameter. We install check valves, unions, and alarms when necessary.

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Surface & French Drains

Installation of surface drains, which are catch basin with a grate over the top of them at ground level, allows surface water to flow into them. When installing this system, CGreens makes sure to use a solid pipe that runs to a lower area to discharge, such as the street or storm drains.

CGreens installs French Drains to collect subsurface water, not surface water! French Drains are a trench in the ground, lined with a GeoTech cloth that allows water but not soil to penetrate. A solid PVC pipe that has holes is placed at 5 & 7 O’Clock positions, then the trench is filled with gravel, and the cloth is folded over at ground level.

Creating this hole creates a barrier to stop water and serve as protection and a sponge to draw water away from an area that needs to be kept dry. When we install a French Drain to prevent water from penetrating under a pier and beam foundation, the drain will be at least 6 inches below the perimeter beam.

Special note* CGreens uses only SDR 35 solid, smooth bore PVC pipe. It is the same thickness as Schedule 40 pipe but is not used for pressure. Heck, you can almost drive over it! We do NOT use the black, flexible ADS rolls of pipe as it will crush very easy even when backfilling the trench!

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Surface and Subsurface Landscape and Hardscape Drainage

You need an effective system for removing stormwater and draining water before it can cause further damage. We are experts at all kinds of yard drainage systems that can move water from your property quickly and effectively.

At CGreens we can customize water drainage systems for every landscape and situation that are designed specifically to fit your landscape. We offer systems for surface water drainage, subsurface water drainage, and water retention/holding containers.

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Grates and Drain Water Catch Basins

CGreens uses grates to catch water, and our filter systems can minimize the quantity of debris entering the system. For some grating projects, A foundation engineer may be the unbiased professional that you need. We have worked with many engineers since 1980 and can be your guide for a strong voice & properly graded yard and foundation.