New Ways For Smart Landscape Watering

Tom LarsonLandscape & Irrigation

SpecialistDUDEK

Fiona SanchezConservation Manager

Irvine Ranch Water District

Nick MrvosSenior Conservation Specialist

Irvine Ranch Water District

Presented by our Experts

What’s Your Opinion?

Landscaping accounts for what percentage of annual total household water use?

[ ] 10%

[ ] 30%

[ ] 60%

[ ] 75%

What’s Your Opinion?Landscaping accounts for what percentage of annual total household water use?

[ ] 10%

[ ] 30%

X 60%

[ ] 75%

Landscape Watering Wasted Annually

45,000 GallonsEnough to fill 2 swimming pools!!

Average Sprinkler Water Use

20 Gallons a Minute!

3 Keys To Smart Watering

Tuning Up Your Irrigation SystemTuning Up Your Irrigation System

Controlling Your Sprinkler TimerControlling Your Sprinkler Timer

Boosting Your Landscape PerformanceBoosting Your Landscape Performance

Tuning Up Your Irrigation System

2. Reduce Pressure to 2. Reduce Pressure to Avoid MistingAvoid Misting

1. Raise & Level 1. Raise & Level Sprinkler HeadsSprinkler Heads

4. Adjust Spray 4. Adjust Spray PatternPattern

3. Use Streaming 3. Use Streaming Rotating NozzlesRotating Nozzles

What’s Your Opinion?How frequently is your sprinkler timer adjusted?

[ ] Once a week

[ ] Once a month

[ ] Once a year

[ ] When it rains

[ ] I’m supposed to adjust the timer?

What’s Your Opinion?How frequently is your sprinkler timer adjusted?

[ ] Once a week

X Once a month

[ ] Once a year

X When it rains

[ ] I’m supposed to adjust the timer?

Controlling Your Sprinkler Timer

Keep timer accessibleKeep timer accessible Set key functionsSet key functions

Run TimeRun Time Water DaysWater Days Start TimeStart Time Water BudgetWater Budget Off SwitchOff Switch

5 Timer Tips

1.1. Set run time to avoid run-offSet run time to avoid run-off

2.2. Set water days for season & plant needSet water days for season & plant need

3.3. Use “Water Budget” for interim Use “Water Budget” for interim adjustmentsadjustments

4.4. Replace battery when clocks changeReplace battery when clocks change

5.5. Water between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.Water between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

What’s Your Opinion?How often do you fertilize?

[ ] Spring

[ ] Fall

[ ] Spring and Fall

[ ] Fall and Winter

[ ] Never

What’s Your Opinion?

How often do you fertilize?

[ ] Spring

[ ] Fall

[ ] Spring and Fall

X Fall and Winter

[ ] Never

Boost Your Landscape Performance

GrassGrass Replace, if possibleReplace, if possible

Mow at 2.5 inches heightMow at 2.5 inches height

Boost Your Landscape Performance

PlantsPlants Water according to needWater according to need

Group by watering needGroup by watering need

Apply 2” to 3” of composted mulchApply 2” to 3” of composted mulch

If fertilization is required, use slow If fertilization is required, use slow

release in fall or late winterrelease in fall or late winter

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TomLandscape & Irrigation

SpecialistDUDEK

FionaConservation ManagerIrvine Ranch Water District

NickSenior Conservation Specialist

Irvine Ranch Water District