HOT IN NORTH TEXAS:

Water Your Lawn in the EARLY MORNING

Less Water Less Waste:

When you water early in the morning—ideally between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—you take advantage of cooler air and lower wind speeds. This means less evaporation, which helps your grass actually absorb the water you're paying for, instead of it drifting into thin air.

Watering at night might seem convenient, but it leaves your lawn damp for hours—especially with humid Texas nights. That’s a perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, and lawn diseases like brown patch and dollar spot. Morning watering allows your lawn to dry out gradually during the day, reducing the risk of these common problems.

If you have an irrigation system, running it in the early morning puts less stress on the water pressure in your neighborhood. You’ll get more consistent coverage, fewer pressure-related hiccups, and might even extend the life of your system.

Set your sprinklers on a timer so you don’t even have to think about it. And always water deeply but infrequently—this encourages stronger root systems and helps your lawn survive dry spells like a champ.

Bottom Line:

Morning watering isn’t just about convenience—it’s about smarter lawn care. Get into the habit now, and by mid-summer your yard could be the envy of the neighborhood (or at least a little less crispy than your neighbor’s).