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Originally Posted by redwitch
You really don't have to water the lawn during the winter, but you do the landscaping. However, it doesn't hurt to give the grass 5-10 minutes a week, especially with it getting so cold so early -- water in the evening and it helps the roots if there's a freeze (not every night there's a freeze, just the weekly watering).
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This is exactly opposite what our lawn service says. They say to avoid watering before, during or immediately after a freeze. In general, lawns should not be watered in the evening since the wet leaves promote disease. It's best to water in the early morning - like just before dawn. However, if a freeze is expected, turn your system off so it doesn't water while the temps are below freezing. Also, frequent light waterings are bad for the root system since it encourages the roots to stay at the surface of the soil, thus making them more prone to draught.