The lawn sprinkler is a device that that is connected to a water supply and it sprays water all over your lawn to keep it watered and green. The two main types of lawn irrigation systems are the underground lawn sprinkler system and the above ground lawn sprinkler system. The underground system is obviously more …
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RUN MY SPRINKLER SYSTEM?
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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LAWN IRRIGATION: THE FAST TRACK TO HEALTHY GRASS
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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Irrigation Facts and Tips –How to Reduce Outdoor Water Use
● 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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Water Wisely with Drip Irrigation
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 …
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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Train your lawn’s roots to grow deep
One way to help your lawn endure drought is to encourage deeper rooting with lawn irrigation. Irrigate only when the grass begins to show one of the three signs of lawn thirst listed in our previous two blog posts. When you do water, apply the proper amount of water. These practices will increase rooting depth …
Lawn Watering Questions – Part II
How Much “Wilt” is OK? The answer to this question is “it depends.” Warm-season turfgrasses can easily survive extended periods of drought by entering dormancy. It is okay to allow your grass to enter dormancy, provided you are prepared to see some wilt signs and browning of leaf blades. If a period of limited or …
Lawn Watering Questions – Part I
How much water does grass need? Water requirements vary based on grass species, time of year, geographic location, soil conditions, amount of shade, and overall maintenance of a lawn. Because these varied factors each affect a lawn, rigid guidelines for your lawn’s irrigation frequency may not be accurate. Instead, let your lawn tell you when …
The Perfect Turn-on
Most people think a turn-on is quick and easy, but in reality there is a lot more to it. Care and a technical eye is what is needed to prepare for ultimate performance during the hot days of summer. Irrigation systems have been sitting idle all winter. Now it is time to charge your system. …
