current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
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Plant Type |
How Long? |
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Trees |
Water trees: 1–2 hours per time depending on type and size. |
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Turf |
Water Cool Season Turf: 7-10 minutes per time. |
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Turf |
Water Warm Season Turf: 10-12 minutes per time with sprinker spray. 20-25 minutes per time with efficient rotating nozzles. |
Current Restrictions
Avoid overspray and overflow- fines double during Drought Watch.
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Albuquerque, NM 87103-0568
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