current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
Remember NO sprinklers 11am-7pm. Water in the early morning or the evening to reduce water loss to evaporation and wind. If we receive more than a half inch of rain, skip your next watering day or irrigation cycle. |
Watering Method |
How Long? |
Drip (desert friendly plants and trees) |
Water 75-100 Minutes per time |
Sprinkler Spray (turfgrass) |
Water 10-12 minutes per time. |
Sprinkler efficient rotating nozzles (turfgrass)
|
Water 35-45 minutes per time |
Hose Watering (trees and shrubs)
|
Water 1-2 hours per time |
Current Restrictions
Remember NO sprinklers 11am-7pm. Water in the early morning or the evening to reduce water loss to evaporation and wind. |
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