current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
Keep automated irrigation system in the off setting mode. Water trees once a month, as needed. In late March, turn on your irrigation system. Follow our Spring Maintenance Tips.
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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)
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Water 35-45 minutes per time |
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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