Seasonal Sprinkler Tips | Mountain High / SavATree

Water Saving Practices

SPRING TIPS

Turn your sprinklers on! Preform a check-up on your irrigation system. Check for leaks and broken or clogged sprinkler heads. Once on, make sure adjust the sprinkler heads to make sure it’s not watering streets or sidewalks.
Install a rain sensor that turns off your system during rainy weather.
Consider upgrading to a smart controller that automatically adjusts your irrigation schedule based on soil moisture and weather.
Water at the right time of day and only water when needed. The best times to water are in the early morning and in the evening when the temperature is cool.
Water when the winds are calm.
When you go out of town, make sure someone is keeping an eye on your irrigation system.

PREPARE FOR SUMMER

Continue regular irrigation maintenance, checking for leaks and overwatering.
Consider installing drip or micro irrigation in your flowerbeds and vegetable gardens to reduce water loss due to evaporation.
Be weather aware. If you don’t have a rain sensor or smart controller, check weather forecasts and shut off your irrigation system when rain is in the forecast.

GET READY FOR FALL

In the fall, plants require less water. Adjust your system accordingly.
To prepare for winter and freezing conditions, turn off water, drain valves and blow out excess water in the lines with compressed air.
Disconnect, drain, coil and store garden hoses to reduce wear.

BUCKLE DOWN FOR WINTER

Tree roots continue to grow during the winter and do need watering monthly if extended dry spells occur.
If dry conditions persist, irrigate your lawn in the morning during warmer winter days to avoid winter drought damage, along with the lawn mite damage that comes along with it!