As temperatures rise and lawns show signs of scorching, lawn experts are advising UK homeowners to water their grass early in the morning—as early as 5am—to give it the best chance of surviving the heat.
Chris McIlroy, a lawn expert at The Grass People, noted that many keen gardeners have joined the '5am club', watering their lawns at sunrise. He explained that during extreme hot weather, gardeners need to adapt their routines to prevent dehydration, especially for new lawns with weak root growth.
Watering in the early morning allows moisture to reach the roots before the sun causes evaporation. McIlroy recommends a generous soak rather than frequent light watering, as this encourages deeper root growth and resilience to drought.
For those unable to wake early, evening watering is a better alternative than midday watering, despite the risk of trapped moisture promoting bacteria growth when temperatures drop overnight.
