How much watering is enough?
on for 5 minutes at a time, 2x/day for 3 days. I know that that is too much because worms are jumping out of the lawn to their deaths! :( I also know that lawns should only get an inch of water a week. So how long does it take to get to 1"?
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 18, 2013One trick people use to "test" the amount of water applied is to place an empty tuna can in the lawn. wiggle it around a bit so it is sitting level well into the grass. Run your system then check the water level in the can. 5 min seems pretty short to me, less frequent but longer times should allow for a "deeper" watering which will promote deeper root systems and more tolerance to dry spells. Xeriscaping however with desert natives would be far better than lots of grass.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Oct 21, 2013KMS has given you the classic test for determining sprinkler output, and I agree that 5 minutes at a time seems much too short, but I'm sure things are different in the desert.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 21, 2013I have spent a fair amount of time in various "deserts" and have even experienced some rain there. If the ground is hot a little bit of water evaporates very quickly and does not even penetrate more than a 1/2 inch. It cools the ground quickly but never really contributes to an plant life.Helpful Reply
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