Healthy St. Augustine lawn being watered at sunrise
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TX GrassRX
Watering Assistant

Get a personalized watering recommendation for your Texas lawn in under 30 seconds.

Your Watering Plan

Answer 4 questions. Get an instant recommendation.

Quick Diagnosis

What Does Your Lawn Look Like?

Tap a card to get an instant diagnosis and recommended action.

Visual Guide

See the Difference

Tap any photo to learn what it means for your lawn.

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Sprinkler Runtime Calculator

Use your tuna can test results to calculate exactly how long each sprinkler zone should run. No guessing required.

From tuna can test

How long you ran it

Days you water

Recommended Runtime

40 minutes

Run each zone 40 minutes, 3 mornings per week

Weekly target: 1.5"•Per watering: 0.50"•Your rate: 0.0125"/min

This is a starting point. Always monitor your lawn for stress signs and adjust based on weather, soil type, and seasonal conditions.

TX GrassRX Tip

Rainfall counts toward your weekly watering goal. Always check the forecast before turning on your sprinklers.

For Deep Divers

Learn Why

Want the full science behind Texas lawn watering? Expand any section below for detailed guides.

The Foundation

Why Watering Matters

Watering is the single biggest factor affecting lawn health in Texas. Get it right, and everything else - fertilizer, weed control, pest management - works better.

Healthy Watering
Strong Roots
Healthier Lawn

Root Development

Deep watering pushes roots deeper into the soil, creating a stronger foundation.

Heat Tolerance

Deeper roots access moisture below the surface, surviving Texas summer extremes.

Disease Prevention

Proper timing and frequency prevent the fungal diseases that thrive in wet conditions.

Fertilizer Performance

Nutrients need water to move into the root zone - without it, treatments can't work.

Turf Density

Consistent moisture produces thick, lush grass that naturally crowds out weeds.

Free Texas Lawn Watering Cheat Sheet

Download our one-page printable guide. Keep it handy near your irrigation controller or share it with a neighbor.

TX GrassRX Tip

Most lawn problems we diagnose during summer begin with irrigation. Get the watering right and everything else - fertilizer, weed control, pest management - works better.

Not Sure If You're
Watering Correctly?

TX GrassRX can inspect your irrigation system, identify dry spots, evaluate sprinkler coverage, and build a watering plan tailored to your lawn, grass type, sun exposure, and current Texas weather.

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