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Introduction to Lawn Care — Irrigation  Properly watering a lawn
is key to maintaining it in a healthy condition. Most lawn
problems are either directly or indirectly related to poor
irrigation practices. Failing to apply sufficient water will
result in dry areas which will turn brown and ultimately die if
left too long. On the other hand, excess water can lead to
disease and lawn damage. As you can see, it is important to
irrigate your lawn correctly.  The first step to proper
irrigation is the installion of a sprinkler system and applying
a concept called "irrigation efficiency." Irrigation efficiency
is the measure of how evenly a system applies water, i.e., a
highly efficient system distributes water evenly, whereas a less
efficient system applies water unevenly. No system is 100%
perfect, so some area of any lawn is bound to receive less or
more water than the rest. The area of lawn which tends to dry
out first ultimately dictates the watering sch