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Lawn Watering Recommendations - September 27th-October 2nd
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
September 27th-October 2nd
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 September 27th-October 2nd
Hate raking? No problem! Just get out your leaf mulcher or mower and mulch the leaves into the lawn. Some winter leaves can be good for grass and soil health.
Watering Recommendations for the Week of September 27th-October 2nd
Overview
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Temperatures for this week will be similar to temperatures last week. Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast early in the week with highs near 90 degrees later in the week. Supplemental irrigation may not be needed this week, 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 |
0.44 inches/week for lawn and 0.22 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 |
17 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
42 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
66 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
9 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
21 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
33 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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| Low Volume Drip System |
40-50 minutes per week |
| Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
20-30 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 September 27th-October 2nd
Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
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