At Adam’s Property Maintenance, we provide expert lawn card, sod installation, grading, and landscape services throughout Delaware County and the Main Line, PA. Proper watering and maintenance are essential to establishing healthy lawns and landscapes, especially in areas like Newtown Square, Radnor, Haverford, Villanova, Wayne, Paoli, Devon, Berwyn, Malvern, Havertown, Broomall, and Media.
Lawn Care Tips and Watering Guide
Professional Lawn Care in Delaware County & the Main Line, PA
Use this lawn care guide to protect your investment and promote long term lawn and plant health.
Watering Newly Graded Lawns
Newly graded lawns and freshly spread topsoil require frequent watering to prevent drying, erosion, and poor seed establishment.
First 14 days
- Water 2-3 times per day
- Keep the top 1-2 inches of soil consistently moist
- Use short watering cycles to prevent runoff on slo
After 2 weeks
- Reduce to once daily
- Increase watering depth to encourage deeper root development
Graded lawns in Paoli, Malvern, and Newtown Square often dry out faster due to soil composition and elevation changes and may require closer monitoring.
Watering Freshly Laid Sod
Days 1-10
- Water 2-3 times daily
- Sod should remain cool, moist, and flexible
Avoid mowing or heavy foot traffic until sod is firmly rooted. Sod Installations in Radnor, Wayne, and Villanova often need additional watering due to sun exposure and compacted soils.
Days 11-21
- Water once times daily
- Increase duration to promote root establishment
After 3 Weeks
- Water 2-3 times per week, focusing on deep soaking.
Watering Newly Installed Plants & Shrubs
- Water daily for the first 2 weeks
- Water every other day during weeks 3-6
- After 6 weeks, water 1-2 times per week, depending on weather
Apply 2-3 inches of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, especially important in Devon, Berwyn, and Media.
Newly planted shrubs, trees, and landscape beds require consistent watering to establish strong root systems.
Lawn Care Tips for Long-Term Lawn Health
- Mow regularly, never removing more than 1/3 of the grass blade
- Maintain sharp mower blades to prevent turf damage
- Water lawns early in the morning for best absorption
- Focus on deep, infrequent watering rather than daily light watering
- Most laws in Delaware County require 1-1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall
Lawns in Havertown, Broomall, and Haverford often suffer from soil compaction, making proper watering and aeration critical.
Organic & Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Tips
We support environmentally responsible lawn care practices that improve soil health and reduce chemical dependency.
- Use organic or slow-release fertilizers
- Improve soil structure with compost and natural amendments
- Minimize chemical weed control
- Adjust irrigation systems to reduce water waste
- Select drought-tolerant and native plant varieties when possible
Eco-friendly lawn care promotes healthier root systems and sustainable landscapes throughout the Main Line
Serving Delaware County & the Main Line
Adam’s Property Maintenance, LLC proudly serves homeowners across
Ardmore • Bala Cynwyd • Berwyn • Broomall • Springfield • Havertown • Newtown Square • Media • Radnor • Edgemont • Bryn Mawr • Devon • Exton • Gladwyne • Haverford • Malvern • Merion • Paoli • Penn Valley • Rosemont • St. Davids • Strafford • Villanova • Wayne • West Chester • Wynnewood and surrounding Delaware County communities.
Need Professional Lawn Care Support?
If you have questions about lawn watering schedules, sod care, grading, or plant installations, our experienced team is here to help keep your property healthy, attractive, and well maintained year-round.