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Old 07-16-2016, 08:46 AM
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A lot depends on the type of sprinkler heads. The new, water conserving rotary heads recommendation is 90 minutes, at least twice a week. Regular sprinklers is 30-40, depending on the soil. Drip systems for plants, 10 minutes. Regular sprinklers for plants, 15 minutes. Older style rotaries, 40 minutes.

Sadly, with the heat and not enough rain, many are now watering three times a week, which is frowned upon by the water company. Even so, an extremely high water bill for a month or two is much cheaper than new sod.
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