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Lawn Watering Recommendations - August 22nd-August 28th
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
August 22nd-August 28th
Local weather data combined with plant water needs are used to develop a general watering guide to assist the community with scheduling their sprinklers throughout the summer months. Recommendations are updated weekly during the summer months.
Tip of the Week for August 22nd-August 28th
Use a hose bib timer to reduce overwatering when using hose-end sprinklers.
Watering Recommendations for the Week of August 22nd-August 28th
Overview
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Temperatures for this week will be slightly cooler than last week, with highs near 98. Supplemental irrigation will be needed, so follow the weekly watering guide below to apply the appropriate amount of water.
- If you are unsure whether your landscape needs water, try using a soil moisture meter to check to see if there is still water in the soil. You can pick one up for FREE in our office.
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| Weekly Watering Needs |
1.59 inches/week for lawn and 0.79 inches per week for water-wise plants. To apply this amount of water, follow the sample watering guide below. |
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Lawn Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
63 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
152 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
238 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
31 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
76 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
119 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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| Low Volume Drip System |
160-170 minutes per week |
| Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
95-105 minutes for the week |
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PLEASE NOTE: The above watering times are based on weekly water need for areas in full sun. Decrease these times by 20% for areas that are in shade.
If you are just trying to keep your landscape alive this year, reducing the recommended time by 30-40% will likely be sufficient. Most lawns and landscapes can handle reduced watering times, they will just not be as lush. |
NOAA Weather for the Week of August 22nd-August 28th
Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
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