- FOR YOUR LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM -
DAY SCHEDULING
BEST |
Once every 3 days |
| - Promotes deep turf root growth |
|
OK |
Once every 2 days |
| - Only in drought conditions |
|
WORST |
Once every day |
| - Promotes shallow turf root systems |
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START TIME
BEST |
Early morning
|
| - After midnight, completed by 8:00am |
|
WORST |
During the day
|
| - Bad coverage due to wind, sun evaporation and lower water pressure |
|
WORST |
Late evening |
| - Mold problems and disease |
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WATERING TIMES
| Gear Drive Heads |
30 Minutes per zone |
|
| Pop-Up Spray Heads |
15 Minutes per zone |
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- Shaded Areas - Less time per zone
- Direct Sun Areas - More time per zone
- Sandy Soil - More time per zone
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DRY CONDITIONS - SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT
- Add 10% to zone times for every week you do not get a measurable amount of rain.
Note: Don't wait until you start seeing stress in your lawn. It is difficult to catch up to your lawn's watering needs once you're behind.
BE PRO-ACTIVE... NOT RE-ACTIVE |
