Lawn Watering Schedule: How Much to Revive Dead Grass

New homeowner with neglected lawn (dead blades). Asks how much to water to green it up.

General Guideline: 1 Inch Per Week

• Apply ~1 inch of water weekly, split into 2–3 waterings.
• Measure your system's output: place 3–4 straight-sided cans (tuna/soup), run 15 minutes, measure depth, multiply by 4 = inches/hour.
• Example: 1 inch/hour → run 1 hour/week total → 20 minutes × 3 days.

Resource

Irrigation Tutorials scheduling guide for detailed calculations.

Adjust for climate, soil, grass type. New sod/seed needs more frequent light watering.