Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
#16
|
||
|
||
How is electricity used in your irrigation system? In mine it runs the clock and valves. Hard to believe that is a big draw of electricity.
__________________
The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it. George Orwell. “Only truth and transparency can guarantee freedom”, John McCain Last edited by Bogie Shooter; 02-28-2023 at 06:31 PM. |
|
#17
|
||
|
||
You may save a few penny's running the valves a shorter time but likely waste dollars of water in runoff...
|
#18
|
||
|
||
The rules don’t apply to me type, interesting, most don’t claim it.
|
#19
|
||
|
||
Quote:
The average rainfall per week in May and Oct is 3/4 inch, in June is 2 inches, July is 2 inches, August and Sept is 1 1/4 inch. If this grass does not do well with over 3/4 inch a week you are in big trouble during our several months of rainy season and certainly would not be running your irrigation for your lawn at all those months. Scott's [the grass company] says this about watering: You should water your Scotts® ProVista™ turf in the same way you would for the relevant conventional varieties (e.g., St. Augustinegrass Floratam and Kentucky Bluegrass)Drought tolerance and water usage have not yet been fully tested for Scotts® ProVista™. Given that ® ProVista™ was bred to deliver improved plant efficiency, we are actively testing the turf to quantify drought tolerance and reduced water usage. I would have thought Scott would have established the water need of the grass it was selling before it was marketed. Interestingly it does say that during the summer this grass needs to be cut only 1/2 as often as other grass types and less fertilizer. That should save you on mowing costs as you don't need to have it done weekly. Scotts® ProVista™ was developed to require half the mowing of the relevant, conventional turf varieties (e.g., St. Augustinegrass Floratam and Kentucky Bluegrass). Further, given its dense and slow growth, Scotts® ProVista™ has a deep, green color, thrives in both sun and shade, and requires less fertilizer to stay healthy and green
__________________
Men plug the dikes of their most needed beliefs with whatever mud they can find. - Clifford Geertz |
#20
|
||
|
||
Scotts(R) ProVista™–The Right Way to Water Sod
Aim to water 1½ inches per week. While your sod is actively growing you can either water ¾ of an inch twice a week, or the full 1½ inches once a week. If you receive that much in rainfall one week, plan to turn off your automatic sprinkler system during that time. Of course, always follow any guidelines for watering responsibly if your area is in a drought cycle. And: Watering a ProVista Lawn: 3 Big Tips During the hottest summer months, water your lawn at least twice per week. Provide ¾” of water during each watering session, penetrating deeply and spread evenly out across the entire lawn. From late fall to early spring, watering may only be required once per week, in the same ¾” amount. Avoid watering during a period of rain or immediately after applying fertilizer. Last edited by Altavia; 03-01-2023 at 10:35 AM. |
#21
|
||
|
||
Quote:
One more comment, Easter is the first noticeable change in crowds and traffic, but May always seems to be THE marker many of us live for. It always brings mixed emotions, we really miss our friends who only spend winters here in their Florida house, and we shudder to think what the expenses here would be if everyone ONLY paid amenity fees in the months they actually occupied their villages vacation home... so, it's a "mixed bag" as they say. But I LOVE those wonderful months when things are so calm, even fewer "intoxicated people behaving badly, and the amount of GLASS and various car parts strewn at every intersection and round about, is so obviously LOWER ! Done anyone know the average total population of 100% full time, versus the average total population (Air B&B, Property of the Villages, and private rentals included) in months like Jan, Feb, and March ? The observable changes are DRAMATIC ! |
#22
|
||
|
||
Quote:
I’d also recommend ( if your not doing it already) measuring each zones output (coffee cup method). |
#23
|
||
|
||
Quote:
|
#24
|
||
|
||
Life is too short for me to micromanage the lawn. I have a rain gauge on the roof so when there is enough rain the irrigation doesn’t turn on. The rest of the time I look at the grass when I remember. If it’s brown I up the timing if it’s soggy I reduce the time. But I have xoysia, it came with the house. The bushes and plants let me know if I should adjust the sprinkler heads.
|
#25
|
||
|
||
Had same thoughts. Appears writer might have thought they have a well/pump. Boxes are low voltage and probably use 12 volts and run 24/7
|
Closed Thread |
|
|