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Lawn Watering Recommendations - October 3rd-October 9th Monday, October 03, 2022
October 3rd-October 9th
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 October 3rd-October 9th
Weather varies in early fall. Watch upcoming weather reports and adjust your automatic sprinkler system accordingly.
Watering Recommendations for the Week of October 3rd-October 9th
Overview
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Temperatures for this week will be warmer than temperatures last week. Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for the week with highs near 90 degrees. Supplemental irrigation may be necessary, 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 |
0.99 inches/week for lawn and 0.20 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 |
40 minutes for the week |
Standard rotating sprinklers |
95 minutes for the week |
Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
149 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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Standard pop-up sprays |
20 minutes for the week |
Standard rotating sprinklers |
48 minutes for the week |
Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
74 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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Low Volume Drip System |
90-100 minutes per week |
Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
50-60 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 October 3rd-October 9th
Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
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