current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
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As we move closer to summer months inspect your irrigation system to assure that pipes and other irrigation system components are not leaking. Also, check that water is not going to the sidewalks and streets, this is water waste. Add organic mulch to your landscape to your plants look better. Mulch provides soil moisture-holding capacity and sustains your plants during drier and hotter days while adding nutrients to your soil. |
Watering Method |
How Long? |
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Drip (desert friendly plants and trees) |
Water 45-60 Minutes per time |
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Sprinkler Spray (turfgrass) |
Water 10-12 minutes per time. |
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Sprinkler efficient rotating nozzles (turfgrass)
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Water 35-45 minutes per time |
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Hose Watering (trees and shrubs)
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Water 1-2 hours per time |
Current Restrictions
Spray and micro-spray irrigation is currently not permitted between 11am – 7pm. Avoid overspray and overflow – fines double during Drought Watch.
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Albuquerque, NM 87103-0568
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