lawn roots

Hi:

In a healthy lawn, how deep should the roots be? I've been told it is
better to soak the lawn every 3rd day or so instead of watering a
little every day as that will inhibit the roots from growing deep into
the soil.

A related question: Does a lawn start turning brown immediately if the
roots have no water or does it take a few days?

thanks,

doug

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