How Long Should You Run Your Sprinklers per Zone?

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Lawn Watering Recommendations:

  • Changing Watering Frequency: We recommend changing your lawn watering frequently to adapt to the changing temperatures.
  • Watering Guidelines: Water lawns about one inch of water per week. Use a plastic container to determine how long to run sprinklers to get one inch of water.

Sprinkler System Zone Runtimes:

Rotor irrigation zones typically need to run 30-45 minutes per zone in the late spring.
Spray irrigation zones typically need to run 8-12 minutes.

Determining Sprinkler Runtimes:

Use a plastic container to determine how long to run sprinklers to get one inch of water. On average, it takes 30 minutes to get a half inch of water. So, run sprinklers for 20 minutes, three times per week.

Additional Watering Tips:

  • New lawns need watering every day to keep soil moist.
  • Run sprinklers on gardens for 15-20 minutes per day.
  • Set sprinklers to water lawns between Monday and Thursday to deliver about one inch of water.

Managing Water Needs:

  • Know your landscape’s water needs to determine sprinkler runtimes.
  • Probe soil to check moisture levels.
  • Adjust watering based on weather conditions.
  • Fix leaks and clogs causing excess watering.

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