Our site is currently under construction, but we invite you to check back regularly for updates on cool season turf, irrigation guidelines, and mowing guidelines.
Our site is currently under construction, but we invite you to check back regularly for updates on cool season turf, irrigation guidelines, and mowing guidelines.
According to the irrigation guidelines, you should water daily at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm for the next 2-4 weeks, applying seasonal irrigation for 6-8 minutes per zone. These watering tips will help ensure your plants thrive.
· Following the irrigation guidelines for daytime high temperatures in the 70’s: 2 days/week; 2 days between; 20 mins/zone with back to back 10 min cycles; finish by 8am.
· For daytime high temperatures in the 80’s, adhere to these seasonal irrigation practices: 2 days/week; 2 days between; 30 mins/zone with back to back 15 min cycles; finish by 8am. Remember these watering tips to keep your garden healthy.
When following seasonal irrigation guidelines, if daytime high temperatures fall below 70 degrees, use watering tips such as 20 minutes per zone with back-to-back 10-minute cycles only as needed to avoid dry soil.
· Following the irrigation guidelines for daytime high temperatures in the 70’s: 2 days/week; 2 days between; 20 mins/zone with back to back 10 min cycles; finish by 8am.
· For daytime high temperatures in the 80’s, adhere to these seasonal irrigation practices: 2 days/week; 2 days between; 30 mins/zone with back to back 15 min cycles; finish by 8am. Remember these watering tips to keep your garden healthy.
· For daytime high temperatures ranging from 90-94 degrees, follow these irrigation guidelines: Water 3 days a week with 1-2 days in between, applying 30 minutes per zone with back-to-back 15-minute cycles, ensuring to finish by 8 am.
· When daytime high temperatures exceed 95 degrees, adjust your seasonal irrigation practices: Water 3 days a week with 1-2 days in between, increasing to 40 minutes per zone with back-to-back 20-minute cycles, also finishing by 8 am. These watering tips will help maintain your landscape during extreme heat.
**To optimize your irrigation guidelines, it is recommended that total run times be divided into 10-15 minute splits to allow water to soak into the soil effectively. This means you should have several start times on the same watering day. If you need assistance with this process, I’d be happy to walk you through it, or I can handle the complete scheduling for a small fee.
**This schedule serves as a guideline only. Each yard has a unique topographic layout that may require different run times for each zone, especially when considering seasonal irrigation needs.
**Always be aware of freezing temperatures in the forecast and take necessary steps to protect your irrigation system!
**During the warm, humid months (May through August), remember that it is better to slightly underwater than to overwater. This will help minimize the chances of fungal development.
**For optimal results, try to schedule your watering on days when your mowing contractor will not be working. It’s wise to allow a full day or two without watering prior to mowing.
**If you would like a recommendation for an irrigation specialist who can install a system for you, or simply manage your irrigation schedule remotely and maintain your existing system as needed, please let me know.
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