An automatic sprinkler system is a home improvement project worth considering. Not only will it help maintain a healthy beautiful landscape which you can enjoy with your friends and family, but it’s the most convenient and efficient way to ensure your landscape gets the water it needs without over-or under-watering. When it is properly installed …
How Much Water is the Proper Amount?
Your objective when irrigating is to get the maximum amount of water to the root zone without wasting water. To achieve this objective in most soils, you will need to apply somewhere between ½ inch and ¾ inch of water per irrigation event. Sandy soils will generally get wet down to 12 inches for each …
How long do I run my irrigation system to apply the correct amount of water?
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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