06/02/2026
Quick warning for Gainesville homeowners: Stop watering your lawn at night!
With June heat hitting 90+ degrees and daily afternoon thunderstorms, your St. Augustine or Zoysia grass is essentially sitting in a hot sauna.
Running your sprinklers late in the evening means water sits on the blades for 8 to 10 hours overnight, creating a massive breeding ground for deadly Take-All Root Rot fungus.
The Fix: Reset your timers to run between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM so the morning sun can quickly dry the grass blades.
What time does your irrigation system currently run? Drop a comment below and let’s make sure your grass isn't drowning in the dark.
