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Watering Efficiently - Tips to help this summer!

5/18/2018

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The key to watering success is being educated on your plants watering needs.
  • Water cycling- Water  in 10-15 minute intervals for each zone, allowing the water to soak in before applying more.  For example, water for 15 minutes at 10 pm, and again two hours later at midnight, and again at 2 am.   There is a "soak" cycle on most sprinkler systems that will allow you to soak certain areas of the lawn. Soak cycles are recommended for Colorado clayey soils so that water can better penetrate to the roots.  This will give the ground ample time to soak up the moisture instead of creating  surface runoff.  Soak cycles save water and money!
  • Zone by exposure- Exposure to sun, heat and wind also play a huge part in water requirements. Irrigation zones should reflect exposure levels. Areas in full or partial shade may have lower irrigation needs than areas in full sun. As a rule of thumb, if a shady area is in the rooting zone of large trees, water use will be similar to full sun as the roots of the tree will be pulling water from the soil. 
  • Drip irrigation- Drip systems can reduce water usage by 50%. You can have them installed in flower beds, shrub beds, small fruit beds and vegetable gardens. 
  • Be water wise- Water at night or in early morning hours. Water between 9:00 pm and 9:00 am to avoid water evaporation. During rainy weather, shut off sprinklers manually - or install a rain gauge, which can take care of that job for you.
  • Evaluate dry spots- You can easily find out which spots aren't getting enough water by taking a few identical, straight-sided, flat bottomed cans (like soup, or vegetable cans) and placing them in the areas of your yard you are unsure are getting enough water. If the dry spots are getting significantly less water, it's likely a water delivery problem (like a malfunctioning head or design problem). If similar amounts of water are being delivered to all areas if could be a soil/plant related problem (like thatch and root damage). 


Don't hesitate to call us with any questions regarding your lawn! ​
8 Comments
Jeff Carbine link
12/21/2021 04:12:20 pm

I loved it when you said that exposure to sun, heat, and wind also play a huge part in water requirements. Irrigation zones should reflect exposure levels. I am looking for an excellent earthmoving service to pave our driveway and make a road. I need a lot of earthworks. This is the first time to construct a road in this area.

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John Carston link
1/11/2022 08:08:28 pm

I like how you mentioned that the sun affects the water requirement for a project. My uncle mentioned to me last night that they are planning to build a commercial project on their vacant site and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do in choosing earthworks service. Thanks to this informative article, I'll be sure to tell him that consulting a trusted earthmoving service can help them with their concerns.

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Hailey Miller link
2/9/2022 06:48:57 pm

It helped when you said that drip systems can lessen water usage by 50%. My husband and I want to have healthy soil in our backyard to ensure the proper growth of our plants. We are hoping to find an expert on Friday who can install a great irrigation system that has programmed watering and subsurface irrigation.

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Lawn Services Midlothian VA link
10/24/2022 11:29:04 pm

Watering your plants doesn't have to be a guessing game. With a little research, you can discover how much water your plants need and when they need it. This will help you keep them healthy and prevent them from drying out or drowning.

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Tex Hooper link
10/27/2022 04:02:54 pm

Thank you for your tip about evaluating dry spots. I have 3 big spots on my lawn. I'll have to hire a landscaper to monitor them.

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Steve Smith link
1/20/2023 03:23:21 am

It's great that you elaborated that allowing the water to be soaked could help provide proper nutrients. Yesterday, my father told us he was hoping to find an earthmoving supplies service that could transport aggregate and crushed rocks for his landscaping property investment. He asked if I had any thoughts on the best plan to consider. I appreciate this instructive article. I'll tell him we can consult earthmoving services because they can provide information about their services.

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James Long
2/3/2023 06:38:31 pm

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2/3/2023 06:39:22 pm

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