Watering Tips
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Proper irrigation is the most important factor in keeping a nice lawn.
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Here is what to check for: - check irrigation system at least once every two weeks
- make sure time is correct for the time of year
- check each zone for proper coverage, configure your sprinkler control timer to give you the maximum irrigation time to your full front areas (shaded areas and areas between houses need less water to survive)
- check each sprinkler head for blockage in the head and make sure it is not blocked by grass growing around it
- check for leaking sprinkler heads
- if power goes out: clock may reset; check control box
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How to check your irrigation rate: Use five to ten tin cans 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Place the cans in one zone at a time, scattered throughout the zone. Turn on the water for 15 minutes. Use a ruler to measure the depth of water in each can. Find the average depth of water collected in all the cans. To determine your rate for a hour multiply the average by four to get your water output per hour. Repeat the above steps for each zone. Plant beds generally need about half the water than the lawn. |
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Watering Restrictions |
Local Government Conservation & Water Restriction Information |
http://www.tampabaywater.org/conservation/waterrestrictions.aspx |
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How much should I water? |
Every lawn is different. There are many factors that determine how much water your lawn needs, such as; grass type, soil type, how much sun or shade your lawn gets and the density of the turf. The times listed below are only approximate. Irrigation systems are different as is every lawn.
When not getting consistant rains, each zone should be set to water 45 minutes to 1 hour twice a week. Your lawn should receive 3/4 of an inch to 1 inch of water per watering. |
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One Inch Of Water Per Week |
One inch of water a week is generally recommended for maintaining a viable landscape including turfgrass, trees and flowers. But what is one inch of water? The following conversions make this clear:
One inch of water (applied or rainfall)
On 1,000 sq. = 634 gallons
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On 1 acre = 27,200 gallons
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On 1 sq. mile = 17.4 million gallons |
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