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Suggested watering schedules for
your residence:
SPRING / FALL:
During the spring when the
temperatures are mild, watering 2-3 times per week is the most
efficient.
Turf Zones:
If you notice that some areas of your
property are beginning to look dry or too wet, you can always
increase or decrease the run time for that particular zone
accordingly.
Flower Beds:
Flower beds do not require as much
water as your turf would. Over watering these areas can lead to
bacteria and mold growth, which can ultimately assist in the death
of your plants.
Drip:
Drip zones deal with gallons per hour,
whereas the rest of your sprinkler system deals with gallons per
minute. Therefore, drip zones require a lengthier run time.
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Drip for trees/flower beds- once a
week for 30-45 minutes.
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Drip emitters for flower pots-
everyday for 10-30 minutes, depending on the location and size
of the pot.
SUMMER:
For the summer months, when the
temperatures will consistently be higher, everyday watering
schedules with shorter run times are the most efficient.
Turf Zones:
Flower Beds:
FOR NEW SOD:
New sod requires constant soaking for
the first few weeks until the roots take hold. This would require
multiple watering cycles a day, generally 3 times a day. Each run
time should be set 8 hours apart, for a lengthy duration-30 -45
minutes.
Once the sod has established itself,
you can cut down the watering time to an everyday cycle with less
minutes to continue assisting its growth process.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
TIMER:
Guided tutorials for each timer
provide you with a step by step visual on how to operate your
sprinkler timer.
USEFUL TIPS FOR
YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM:
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Monthly service check-ups of your
system assist the overall efficiency of your sprinklers. As the
layout of your property changes over time adjustments may be
required. A service call incorporates a full system test that
assesses every aspect of your system, from the current watering
programs in the timer to the performance of each individual
sprinkler head. Proper maintenance to your irrigation system
will help you avoid costly repairs that can build up over the
years, as well as continue to keep your system running smoothly.
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Overwatering is the most common
problematic area of a sprinkler system and is easily avoidable.
A common misconception of irrigation is that the more water
dispensed, the better the overall success will be. In actuality,
overwatering can lead to a number of different problems,
including an untimely death of your plants and lawn. When plants
are overwatered, it means that they are not receiving enough
oxygen. This causes them to begin to change color and appear as
though they are not receiving enough water. What generally
happens next is that the customers will increase the watering
times under the impression that they are becoming too dry, which
ultimately makes matters worse.
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Choosing the proper start time for
your watering cycle can make all the difference in the world.
It is generally a safe bet to begin your watering cycle sometime
during the night into the early morning. During this time, the
temperature is at its most neutral, which allows the water to
sit longer and soak into the roots. Watering during the day
after the temperature begins to rise will only dry out quicker,
especially during the hot summer months.
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The purpose of a rain sensor is to
collect water and let the system know when it doesn’t need to
operate. In some situations however, the rain sensor may dry out
faster than it should and return to its scheduled watering cycle
prematurely. It might be a good idea to turn the dial on your
timer to the OFF position until everything has dried up. During
this time you will not lose any of the programs that have
already been stored in the timer. As soon as the conditions have
improved you can turn the dial back to the AUTO position to
continue your scheduled watering cycles.
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For any problems that have not
been addressed and require out attention, please contact the
office at 215-942-0800 to schedule an appointment with our
service division.
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