Most local lawn experts say that sunny type grasses need anywhere from 1″ to 1.25″ of water per week during peak high temperature conditions. On the other hand, it is widely agreed that shade tree grass or cool weather grasses require from 1.25″ to 1.5″ of water per week during the same peak season. Just …
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No matter what kind of house you live in, a green, healthy lawn is always the perfect compliment. When it comes to curb appeal, your grass, plants, trees, and shrubs are more than half the battle. Pulling the hose out every time you need to water is a hassle that many homeowners would rather do …
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● Thirty percent of water used by the average American household is devoted to outdoor water use, and more than half of that is used for watering lawns and gardens. ● More than 50 percent of residential irrigation water is lost due to evaporation, runoff, overwatering, or improper system design/installation/maintenance. Estimated savings potential for initial …
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A way will always need to be found on how to irrigate plant material. Watering with a hose and sprinkler will get old in a hurry. Have you considered an in-ground sprinkler system or even better, how about drip irrigation? Take a moment to learn about the merits of drip irrigation. With a series of …
To determine how long to run your sprinkler system to apply the correct amount of water, set out small, straight-sided cans (such as coffee, tuna fish, or cat food cans) randomly within an irrigation zone and see how long it takes to fill them to the desired depth of ½ – ¾ inch. Repeat this …
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