The Smart Way to Water Your Lawn: Timing, Duration, and Frequency Simplified

Wondering about the best time to water your lawn? Or how long and how often you should water? You're not alone—these are some of the most common lawn care questions. The good news: getting it right is simpler than you think.

When Should You Water Your Lawn?

Early morning is the ideal time—typically between 4 and 9 AM. This minimizes evaporation and helps your grass absorb water effectively. But setting your alarm to water the grass? Not ideal. Thankfully, there's an easier way.

How Long and How Often Should You Water?

Most lawns benefit from deep, infrequent watering. Aim for about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. This encourages deep root growth, creating a healthier, drought-resistant lawn.

But every lawn is unique. Soil type, climate, and grass species matter—a lot. That's why a one-size-fits-all schedule rarely works perfectly.

Smart Schedules: Let Rachio Handle It Automatically

Rachio’s Smart Schedules automatically adjust watering times, durations, and frequency based on your lawn’s specific needs and real-time conditions, so you don't have to.

• Flex Monthly: Automatically updates your watering schedule monthly, accounting for seasonal weather changes, local climate data, and specific lawn characteristics.
• Fixed Schedule: Provides automatic weather adjustments while maintaining your preferred watering days and times—perfect for adhering to local watering restrictions or your personal schedule.

Smart Features That Make a Difference

• Weather Intelligence™: Skips watering during rain, wind, or freeze conditions to prevent unnecessary watering and keep your lawn healthier.
• Zone Customization: Automatically adjusts watering for each zone based on soil type, sun exposure, slope, and vegetation type, ensuring each part of your lawn gets exactly what it needs.
• Mobile App Control: Easily manage your watering from anywhere. Make changes instantly or simply rely on Rachio's automated precision.
• Seasonal Adjustments: Automatically adjusts watering schedules as weather and climate conditions change throughout the year, ensuring your lawn stays healthy in every season.

Why Go Smart?

• Saves You Water & Money: By watering exactly when your lawn needs it, Rachio controllers reduce water waste.
• Perfect Timing, Every Time: Automatically adjusts watering times based on real-time weather updates, so your lawn gets just the right amount of moisture—no more, no less.
• Hassle-Free Lawn Care: Manage your watering from anywhere through the Rachio app. Adjust schedules easily, or set it and forget it.

Simplify your lawn care and enjoy a healthier, greener lawn—without the guesswork.