Over Watering: A Major Concern

Our Experience in the Ottawa Region

In 2024, our company provided lawn care services to over 400 properties weekly in the Ottawa Region. Many of our clients utilize automatic sprinkler systems for lawn maintenance, typically running them during July and August. Natural rainfall generally provides sufficient water from May to mid-June and after September 1st each year.

Common Sprinkler System Mistakes

Over our decade of operation, we've observed several recurring issues with lawn irrigation:

Overwatering Problems:

• Multiple daily watering sessions leading to mushroom growth

• Sprinklers running during rainfall

• Extended watering seasons (from early May through October)

• Operating sprinklers even during ground frost

• Overlapping coverage from neighboring properties' sprinkler systems

• Watering during scheduled lawn maintenance

The Natural Approach to Lawn Care

Our experience shows that excessive watering isn't necessary for a healthy lawn. As a testament to this, our owner's personal lawn remained unwatered throughout the entire season while maintaining excellent health, comparable to regularly watered lawns.

Why Less Water Creates Stronger Lawns

Excessive watering can actually harm your lawn by:

• Encouraging shallow root systems

• Preventing roots from growing deeper for moisture and nutrients

• Increasing susceptibility to scalping and scuffing

How Wet Lawns Affect Mowing Quality

Mowing wet grass presents several challenges:

• Grass clippings clump together instead of dispersing evenly

• Clumps stick to mowing equipment and drop unevenly

• Zero-turn mowers may flatten wet grass before cutting

• Flattened grass often remains uncut, creating an unevent appearance once dry

Working Together for Better Results

We kindly request our clients avoid watering on scheduled mowing days. This simple coordination helps us deliver better cutting quality, and helps us create more attractive results. Our team takes pride in leaving each property looking beautiful, and proper lawn maintenance practices help us achieve this goal. We greatly appreciate our clients who collaborate with us on these watering guidelines.