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 Check for broken and/or
misaligned sprinkler heads after mowing. (Be sure that you
are not
watering the building, driveway, sidewalks or street).
Repair or replace
damaged sprinkler components with original parts.
Use DRIP IRRIGATION to
water trees, shrubs, and landscape beds.
Level all sprinkler
heads to grade to prevent spray blockage or tripping hazards.
Fine tune watering times
for each station to account for different watering
requirements due to
exposure, shade, sprinkler output, and plant requirements.
Water deeply but
infrequently to develop deep root structure.
To eliminate runoff,
cycle your sprinkler timer for graduated start times to allow
water absorption - i.e. 3
cycles of 5 minutes instead of one 15 minute cycle.
Develop a separate
watering schedule for trees, shrubs and flowerbeds.
Amend soils with organic
materials to encourage better water absorption
and storage.
Mulch beds and trees
with organic or inorganic materials to reduce moisture
evaporation from soil by
up to 50%.
Choose drought tolerant
or native plants which require less water to maintain.
Avoid over-fertilizing
which creates excessive growth and water needs.
Use slow-release
fertilizers in the spring/summer and quick release fertilizer in the fall.
Adjust mowing heights of
grass in the summer to:
Bermuda grass - 1 1/2"
Zoysia - 2"
Fescue,
St. Augustine and Buffalo grass - 3"
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