|
.
|
 |
|
|
 |
Lawn Watering Recommendations - October 10th-October 16th
Monday, October 10, 2022
October 10th-October 16th
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 10th-October 16th
Not sure if you need to water?
Use a moisture meter to check the soil saturation level. If you don't have one, come by our office to pick one up for free!
Watering Recommendations for the Week of October 10th-October 16th
Overview
|
|
Temperatures for this week will continue to be warm this week. With these cooler mornings, use a soil moisture meter to check soil saturation levels. 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.
|
| |
| |
|
| Weekly Watering Needs |
0.88 inches/week for lawn and 0.44 inches per week for water-wise plants. To apply this amount of water, follow the sample watering guide below. |
| |
|
Lawn Watering with Sprays or Rotors
|
| Standard pop-up sprays |
18 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
84 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
132 minutes for the week |
| |
|
| |
|
Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
|
| Standard pop-up sprays |
18 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
42 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
66 minutes for the week |
| |
|
| |
Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
|
| Low Volume Drip System |
80-90 minutes per week |
| Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
40-50 minutes for the week |
| |
|
|
|
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 10th-October 16th
Columbus Day
Widespread haze after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Widespread haze before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
|
|
|
 |
|
