Right about now, homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area are obsessing about keeping their lawns green. Every community that Gallagher and Henry builds homes in has implemented lawn watering restrictions. We’ve put together some practical advice and reference information to hopefully make the watering job less stressful.
Effective lawn watering tips:
- Water in the early morning hours. The temperatures are lower and winds usually lighter earlier in the day.
- Water the lawn thoroughly in one application. This allows the water to soak down to the roots of the lawn. Experts typically recommend between 1/2 inch and 1 inch of water per application.
- Familiarize yourself with the watering restrictions for your local community.
Local community watering restrictions.
Homer Glen (May 15 – Sept 15)
No time of day restriction
Even – Odd days based on postal address
Lemont (May 15 – Oct 1)
6PM – 10AM
Even – Odd days based on postal address
Orland Park (May 15 – Sept 15)
7AM – 11AM; 7PM – 11PM
No day of week restrictions
Palos Heights (May – Sept)
7AM – 10AM; 7PM – 10PM
Even – Odd days based on postal address
Palos Park (May 16 – Sept 15)
Auto Irrigation 12AM – 5AM
Manual Sprinklers 7AM – 11AM; 7PM – 12AM
No day of week restrictions
Tinley Park (May 15 – Sept 15)
7AM – 11AM; 7PM – 11PM
Even – Odd days based on postal address
Woodridge (May 15 – Sept 15)
4PM – 11AM
No day of week restrictions
