1993 Irrigation schedule
When temperatures exceed 90 degrees, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
July Schedule A
Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 42 min. (3,14 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3, 15 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 42 minutes (3, 14 min. intervals) once a week.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns only
July Schedule B
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12min.intervals) 3times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyAugust
The schedule below is designed to fulfill your lawn and landscape's irrigation needs. Have you ever wondered why the watering times in the schedule are ALWAYS set for 3 intervals? Think of it this way- splitting your watering times into 3 well spaced intervals simulates a long slow rain, which in the end, allows the ground to get saturated and helps to eliminate some of that runoff. Watering for 10-15 min. every other day, is like simulating a downpour. There's not enough saturation time and the plants appear to be wet on the surface but in most cases are bone dry, down deep.
Why is irrigating during the wee morning hours more beneficial than watering during the heat of the day? For one thing, sunlight evaporates the water too quickly. Secondly, the water droplets can turn into tiny magnifying glasses and cause leaf burn. Also, fungi are more active with water in sunlight than with water and moonlight.
Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.m. and the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M. When daytime temperatures exceed 90 degree, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
August Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3,8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlySeptember
The Sept. Schedule will give your yard enough water to get through the hottest days. In the case of some cooler days and nights, simply water less. Splitting your watering times into 3 well spaced intervals simulates along slow rain. Water the lst interval at 1:00 A.M., the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M.
When you see a dry spot, turn the water on and check your sprinkler(s) for clogs and adjustments. Ring the sprinkler head, clean it and get the water targeted back to where it belongs. Please call if you need assistance.
When daytime temperatures exceed 95 degrees, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
September Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3,8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyOctober
For now, continue to follow last month's schedule. When October's cooler climate takes over, switch over to the new schedule.
October Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3,8 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min.) once a week.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyNovember
Change the battery in your automatic irrigation clock and then set the time back an hour. Split your watering times into 2 intervals, we suggest 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
November Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 12 min. (2,6 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 24 min. (2,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 min. (2, 14 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 24 minutes (2, 12 min.) every 7th day.
Run drip 1-2 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyDecember
We've provided a schedule for those who prefer the convenience of one. When the rains finally come, turn off all systems and operate your clock manually. Then the only time we'll ask you to irrigate is when we leave you instructions on the yellow tag after a treatment. The cold temps and rain will keep our soils from drying out. Use the garden hose to water your potted plants and those underneath the eaves.
December Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 12 min. (2, 6 min. intervals) once weekly, Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 24 min. (2,12 min. intervals) once weekly, Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 min. (2, 14 min. intervals) once weekly, Thurs.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (2, 15 min.) every 10th day.
Run drip 1-2 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns only
1994 Irrigation Schedule
January
TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS and operate your clock manually. The rains and cold temps will continue to keep our soils from drying out. Use the garden hose to water your potted plants and those underneath the eaves.
February
TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS and operate your clock manually. The recent rainstorms have completely saturated our soils. Use the garden hose to water your potted plants and those underneath the eaves.
March
Don't follow a rigid irrigation schedule yet. March can still bring us another storm or two. In the meantime, check to see if your irrigation system is ready to operate at its maximum efficiency. Is the clock running correctly? Check the valves for leaks. Are the sprinkler heads clean and free of debris? Are they reaching their target areas? major storm is brewing just as the newsletter is being written.
FOLLOW THIS SCHEDULE ONLY IF MARCH DOESN'T BRING US ANY RAIN:
March Backup Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals), if needed.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 30 min. (3,10 min. intervals), if needed.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 30 min. (3, 10 min. intervals), if needed.April
April's the month to inspect your irrigation system and get it tuned up for the growing season. First, turn on all of the sprinklers and observe which ones aren't hitting their target areas and then make the necessary adjustments. Determine which heads are clogged with debris and then unscrew the nozzle to clean them out. Finally, to remove the grasses that interfere with the water flow of the nozzle, take a weed eater and cut a ring shape around each sprinkler head. We refer to this as "ringing the irrigation".
Continue to avoid a rigid irrigation schedule. Follow these guidelines for April irrigation:
- Water the landscape areas after we apply the Pre-emergent during the first part of April.
- Water the lawn and the landscape after we fertilize the entire yard during the second half of april.
- In between, if the weather warms up, you may need to water the lawn and landscape again.
April Backup Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals), if needed.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 30 min. (3,10 min. intervals), if needed.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min. intervals),if needed.May
We recommend that you replace the batteries in your clock. Choose a schedule and set your clock accordingly. The first one is for those who want to continue stretching their water use. Call if want us to come and set the clock for you.
Splitting your watering time into thirds. Water the first interval at 12:00 A.M., the second interval at 3:00 A.m. and the third interval at 5:00 A.M.
May Schedule A
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) every 5th day.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3,15 min. intervals) every 5th day.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 54 min. (3, 18 min. intervals) every 5th day.
Water the landscape for 45 minutes (3, 15 min. intervals) every 10th day.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns only
May Schedule B
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3, 15 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Water landscape for 36 min. (3, 12 min. intervals) every 7th day.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. once weekly.
the first three apply to lawns onlyJune
The irrigation schedule is designed to make the water work for you. It is flexible enough so that you can increase or decrease the amount of water to use should the need arise. Pop-ups are different than single or multi stream rotors. Can you identify the sprinkler types in your yard? Call us if you have any doubts.
Watering for a brief period three times during the night allows the soil to absorb moisture and eliminates run-off. We recommend splitting your watering time into thirds. Water the first interval at 1:00 a.m., the second interval at 3:00 a.m. and the third interval at 5:00 a.m.
When daytime temperatures exceed 90 degrees, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
June Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3,8 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3, 15 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 36 minutes (3, 12 min.) every 5th day.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyJuly
Each July we offer 2 irrigation schedules. Start with Schedule A. If you need to irrigate longer, switch to Schedule B.Split your watering time into thirds to allow a deeper saturation. Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.m. and the 3rd interval at 5:00 Am.
A dry spot in the lawn or landscape will occasionally appear when the weather is hot. Don't let this cause you unnecessary grief Take a deep breath and remember that dry spots are mainly caused by simple irrigation problems that you can solve immediately. The most common problems are listed below. Please call if you need assistance.
In the lawns:
- A dry spot on the lawn is often due to a clogged pop-up. Unscrew the nozzle and remove the insect or foreign object that's blocking the water flow.
- Grasses around the nozzle can get too high and obstruct the pop-ups and impacts from reaching above it, therefore restricting its flow. To provide adequate clearance, take your weedeater and cut a 2-3" diameter "ring" around each sprinkler.
- lf an out of adjustment sprinkler is missing its target area, simply take a screwdriver and adjust the screw on top of the nozzle while the water is running.
- When impacts are out of adjustment they tend to just water from point A to point B without watering the space in between.
- Overgrown shrubs and ground covers that encroach upon lawns should be trimmed back behind the benderboard because they interfere with the flow of the lawn sprinklers.
- A dry spot can occur when there is too much distance between two sprinklers. This is corrected by adding another sprinkler in between the two.
In the landscape:
- Ground covers that have twisted themselves around riser sprinklers end up obstructing the water flow. Cut the ground cover off of the riser.
- A shrub can obstruct sprinkler performance by growing in front of it. Simply relocate the sprinkler or shrubbery.
- Single and multiple stream rotors should have their patterns crossing each other: Rotary I should hit rotary 2 and vice versa.
May Schedule A
Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3, 15 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 45 minutes (3, 15 min. intervals) once a week.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns only
May Schedule B
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3,15 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyWhen temperatures exceed 95 degrees, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
August
The schedule is designed to fulfill your lawn and landscape's irrigation needs. Have you ever wondered why the watering times in the schedule are ALWAYS set for 3 intervals? Think of it this way - splitting your watering times into 3 well spaced intervals simulates a long slow rain, which in the end, allows the ground to get saturated and helps to eliminate some of that runoff. Watering for 10-15 min. every other day, is like simulating a downpour. There's not enough saturation time and the plants appear to be wet on the surface but in most cases are bone dry, down deep.
Why is irrigating during the wee morning hours more beneficial than watering during the heat of the day? For one thing, sunlight evaporates faster than moonlight. Sunlight causes water droplets to turn into tiny magnifying glasses that may cause leaf burn. Watering in the dark helps to prevent pests and disease because fungi are more active in sunlight than in moonlight.
Water the lst interval at 1:00 A.M., the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M. Watering this way helps keep runoff to a minimum. If you were to water straight for 30 minutes, half of the water would runoff down the driveway and into a storm drain after the first 15 min. Giving the soil time to drink the water allows it time to soak into the deeper root systems. During the summer months this is especially important because more saturation means less watering.
August Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3,15 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyWhen daytime temperatures exceed 95 degrees, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
September
The September Schedule will give your yard enough water to get through the hottest days. In the case of some cooler days and nights, simply water less. Splitting your watering times into 3 well spaced intervals simulates a long slow rain. Water the lst interval at 1:00 A.M., the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.m. and the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M.
When you see a dry spot, turn the water on and check your sprinklers for clogs and adjustments. Ring the sprinkler head, clean it and get the water targeted back to where it belongs. Please call if you need assistance.
September Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3,15 min. intervals) 3times weekly, Sun., Tues. and Fri.
Water the landscape for 30 minutes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice weekly.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyWhen daytime temperatures exceed 95 degrees, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration.
October
For now, continue to follow the Sept. Schedule. When October's cooler climate kicks in, switch over to the new schedule.
October Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3,15 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 30 min. (3, 10 min. intervals) once a week.
Run drip 2-4 hrs. twice weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyNovember
Change the battery in your automatic irrigation clock and then set the time back an hour. Split your watering times into 2 intervals, we suggest 12:00 a.m. & 4:00 a.m.
November Schedule
Run Pop-ups for 12 min. (2,6 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 24 min. (2,12 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 min. (2, 14 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and Thurs.
Water the landscape for 24 minutes (2, 12 min.) every 7th day.
Run drip 1-2 hrs. once weekly.
The first three apply to lawns onlyDecember
Turn off all systems and operate your clock manually. You will need to irrigate after the lawn feeding treatment. The cold temperatures and rain will keep our soils from drying out. Use the garden hose to water your potted plants and those underneath the eaves.
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