The Master gardeners clinics are offered free by University of Florida cooperative extension and they have one on setting your irrigation sprinklers correctly. I strongly recommend you either attend one live or go online and read as it can make a huge difference in the health of your lawn and your water bill. Too many people water their lawn too often resulting in shallow roots that won't withstand extreme temperatures very well. Best to water only twice weekly to a depth of one half to three quarters inch. Rotary sprinklers that are usually on your lawns require almost twice as much time as pop-up sprinklers to achieve 1/2-in of water. You can set out tuna cans or pet food cans by sprinklers to measure how long it takes to accumulate one half inch then set your sprinkler timers for each zone accordingly. Also want to make sure that your water sensor is working so your sprinklers won't go on unnecessarily if your lawn has already been wet by rainfall. Water bills can be high here if you don't set your sprinklers correctly. Also recommend going to as many of the Master Gardener clinics that are offered free. They will help you with all your landscaping flower bush and lawn questions or problems. Good luck. You will love the villages if you enjoy an active lifestyle.
|