The Monthly Water Management Schedule is calculated by historical weather averages. It is intended for mature turf-grass landscapes. New landscapes of less than one year old will need more frequent watering. Drip irrigation may use a separate water program. Besides having a stronger healthy landscape you will save water on average by 20% - 40% over more frequent watering. The best time of year to implement this schedule is between Fall / early Spring.
Caution: Do not implement during the hot season. December and January little to no water at all required.
| Month | Duration & Frequency | Time of Day |
|---|---|---|
| January: | Minimum water once every 30 days | daytime |
| February: | Minimum water every 20 days | daytime |
| March: | Maximum water every 10-7 days | nighttime |
| April: | Maximum water every 7-5 days | nighttime |
| May: | Medium water every 5-3 days | nighttime |
| June: | Medium water every 2-3 days | nighttime |
| July: | Medium water every 2-3 days | nighttime |
| August: | Medium water every 2-3 days | nighttime |
| September: | Medium water every 3-5 days | nighttime |
| October: | Medium water every 5-7 days | nighttime |
| November: | Medium water every 7-12 days | daytime |
| December: | Minimum water once every 30 days | daytime |
| Minimum | Medium | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 8-12 Minutes spray heads 20-40 Minutes rotor and impact heads (Use one start time period) |
12-30 Minutes spray heads 40-60 Minutes rotor and impact heads (Divide into 2 start time periods 1-2 hrs. apart) |
30-60 Minutes spray heads 60-120 Minutes rotor or impact heads (Divide into 3 start time periods 1-2 hrs. apart) |
There are three important factors that can influence the schedule.
For Efficient Water Management Service, please call: Doug Brown The SPRINKLER DOCTOR at (435) 619.0055
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