current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
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Time to start ramping down your irrigation schedule. Landscape needs less water in this time of the year than in the Summer. Learn how with our new guide!
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Watering Method |
How Long? |
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Drip (desert friendly plants and trees) |
Water 75-100 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.
Check out our New Irrigation Efficiency Guide: Beautiful Landscapes with Less Water. Download the guide here.
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