# My Secret for a Perfect Lawn: The Cycle & Soak Method

**URL:** <https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-secret-for-a-perfect-lawn-the-cycle-soak-method/143>\
**Category:** Watering Schedules\
**Tags:** SetupTips, ProTip, HowTo\
**Created:** [December 29, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-secret-for-a-perfect-lawn-the-cycle-soak-method/143 "2025-12-29T01:49:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![samou](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.rainpoint.com/samou/32/109_2.png) [@samou](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/samou)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-secret-for-a-perfect-lawn-the-cycle-soak-method/143/1 "2025-12-29T01:49:53Z")

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Instead of one long watering session, I use my RainPoint to run 3 short cycles with 30-minute breaks in between. This allows water to penetrate deep into the soil without runoff. Game changer! What’s your best scheduling hack?

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**Author:** ![faker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.rainpoint.com/faker/32/110_2.png) [@faker](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/faker)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-secret-for-a-perfect-lawn-the-cycle-soak-method/143/2 "2025-12-29T03:03:57Z")

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Cycle and Soak completely fixed the puddling issue I had on my sloped garden. Highly recommend!

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**Author:** ![RainPoint\_Admin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.rainpoint.com/rainpoint_admin/32/73_2.png) [@RainPoint\_Admin](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/RainPoint_Admin)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-secret-for-a-perfect-lawn-the-cycle-soak-method/143/3 "2025-12-30T01:23:40Z")

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Brilliant strategy! You’ve perfectly applied the **“Cycle & Soak”** method used by pros—short cycles with breaks improve absorption, reduce runoff, and encourage deeper roots. Exactly the kind of smart control RainPoint is made for.

**Question for everyone:**  
What’s **your** best watering schedule tip?

- Seasonal adjustments?

- Sun vs. shade zone settings?

- Using sensors to trigger watering?

Share your wisdom below! 💧