Correcting Lawn Watering Practices to Prevent Runoff

Watering midday to avoid standing water is misguided. Instead:

• Water deeply once weekly (if no rain).
• Install rain sensor on irrigation system.
• Split cycle: two morning runs with 1-hour soak between.
• Water before noon to reduce evaporation.
• Follow state watering restrictions.

Standing water indicates overwatering or poor infiltration — fix the schedule, not the timing.