Summer is coming soon which means Barnegat Homeowners will want to start watering their lawns. Barnegat has water restrictions as mandated by the State of New Jersey.
Barnegat Water Restrictions
In the continuing effort of water conservation and as mandated by the State of New Jersey, Barnegat Township requires odd/even lawn sprinkling for all Barnegat residents and commercial property owners as well. Only emergency conditions will warrant additional restrictions and residents will be notified of any change.
The following irrigation guidelines (residences, houses and other structures) are in effect from April 15th through September 30th.
- Even numbering: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday
- Odd numbered : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- No watering allowed on Mondays
You want a beautiful lawn, but your time is valuable - and so is water. These lawn watering tips will make watering your grass an effective and efficient process for you.
To figure out when it is time to water your lawn, keep an eye out for early indications of dehydration and wilt. Common signs include grass that is bluish-green, grass blades that curl and footprints that stay noticeable on the grass.
The majority of lawns need around one inch of water each week. If you are not sure how long you should water, mark some plastic containers an inch above the bottom and place them in different parts of the watering zone. Time how long it takes to get to the one-inch mark. That’s how long you should water going forward.
While you can water at any time, the most effective time to water is generally morning, when you will lose the smallest amount of water to wind drift and evaporation.
One of the most important lawn watering tips is to be sure to follow any restrictions on lawn watering when there is a drought. Droughts may be harsh on the environment as well as your lawn, causing great damage to land as well as to livelihoods. Droughts hurt everyone, so it is essential to respect the environment by making efforts with regard to water conservation.
Prevent waste and runoff by monitoring your yard watering closely. Aim sprinklers away from streets and sidewalks.
In the event of a short drought, if grass continues to grow, mow the lawn on the high side to help shade roots. Do not water as much, but do so for a long enough period to promote a root system that is strong and deep.
Insufficiently watering your lawn can cause grassy weeds to grow.
Overwatering does more than deplete the water supply, it also makes plants prone to pests and adds to storm-water runoff, which pollutes our water systems. By choosing and operating a watering system correctly, you can reduce water bills, insect and disease problems, and maintenance requirements.
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