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November is a great month to perform a thorough check of your irrigation system. Check for leaks by looking for soggy ground or eroded soil. Replace broken sprinkler heads and check that those working are not blocked by grass or other obstructions. Fix or replace clogged or missing
emitters, and move emitters out to the dripline as trees grow.
Recommendations below are for plants that are established in the landscape
(in the ground about 2 years).
Lawn watering:
Summer grass (Bermuda) - once every 14 days
Overseeded cool season grass (rye) - 4x per day for
first 7-10 days to germinate, then once every 7-10 days
If trees and shrubs are on the same valve:
Desert Adapted - once every 24 days
High Water Use - once every 11 days
Tree watering:
Desert Adapted - once every 27 days
High Water Use - once every 12 days
Shrub watering:
Desert Adapted - once every 21 days
High Water Use - once every 10 days
Groundcover and vine watering:
Desert Adapted - once every 21 days
High Water Use - once every 10 days
Cacti and succulent watering - if needed
Annuals watering - once every 5 days
Wildflower watering - once every 1-2 days to germinate,
then once every 7 days
Note: These recommendations are a general guideline only and may need to be modified for your specific site conditions.
Bonus tips:
Looking for winter color ideas for your landscape? Check out our online plant selection guide at http://tinyurl.com/27z55ww .
Don't miss our November Living Green Workshop, "Reduce Your Energy Use: Getting the Most Impact for your Money" with Sustainability Consultant Stacy Wilde on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. at Dobson Ranch Branch Library, 2425 S. Dobson Road. Call (480) 644-4400 or visit http://tinyurl.com/2fcshj8 .
Don't miss the upcoming Homeowners' Tree Care Workshop, sponsored by the Arizona Community Tree Council. The program will take place on Sat., Nov. 6 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue in Glendale. For more information, visit www.aztrees.org/11062010.html .
**Reduce your landscape watering 30 to 50 percent by adjusting your irrigation each season.** "Landscape Watering by the Numbers: A Guide for the Arizona Desert" will help you determine how much water to apply and how long to run your system. Visit the interactive Web site or request a
free copy of the booklet at http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/arizona
Bonus Bonus tips:
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