Posts Tagged ‘lawn irrigation’
Guidelines for Irrigation
Because exposures (sun, wind, shade etc.) can vary it is important to monitor the watering and make adjustments to your irrigation schedule from area to area within your landscape. After the initial soaking, it is best to water thoroughly, but as infrequently as possible. In Tidewater we see much more plant death occurring the first […]
How to Calibrate Your Irrigation System
During the hottest months of the growing season (June, July, August) in Tidewater your lawn and plants will benefit from at least 1 inch applied in the form of rainwater, irrigation water or both. [reference: Pub. 426-322 Virginia Cooperative Ext.] Immediate soaking and often daily watering for the first week or two after your new […]