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Irrigation Tips
Cycle and Soak Irrigation
Our parched desert ground
is very hard, making it tough for water to soak in very deep. Watering your
lawn with the cycle and soak method will help
save water and create a healthy patch of green for your landscape.
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Water each section of grass:
- Three times a day
- Space waterings about one hour apart
- Run sprinklers for four minutes each watering
Watering in three short cycles gives the hard desert earth
time to soak up water. Watering for too long at one time saturates the
ground, and water flows into the gutter. To find out more, click on the
play button above to watch our interactive demonstration.
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is the best method to water plants and shrubs, which usually
require less water than grass. The Water Authority recommends a single
drip cycle one day per week in winter, two days a week in spring and fall
and three days a week in summer. The time required for your drip irrigation
system depends on your type of emitter. If you're not sure what type of
emitter you have, check out snwa.com.
Irrigation Clocks
Keep your irrigation clock up to date with
the seasons. Your irrigation clock should have multiple programming functions
so you can water your grass separately from plants. By properly setting
your irrigation clock, you can save up to 50,000 gallons per year!
Subsurface Irrigation
Subsurface irrigation is a highly-efficient watering technique that reduces
outdoor water use by 30 to 40 percent. The system consists of drip irrigation
tubing planted about five inches below the surface. The water goes straight
to your lawn's roots, and it doesn't blow away or run down the sidewalk.
A subsurface irrigation system is best for new yards. For more information
on subsurface irrigation, check out snwa.com.
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