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Lawn Watering Recommendations - October 17th-October 23rd
Monday, October 17, 2022
October 17th-October 23rd
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 17th-October 23rd
Identify the water shut-off valve for your house.
Locate your master water shut-off valve and mark it for quick identification. If a pipe does burst, you'll be able to shut off the water flow quickly and minimize damage and water loss.
Watering Recommendations for the Week of October 17th-October 23rd
Overview
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Temperatures for this week will continue to be warm early this week with showers forecasted later in the 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.
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| Weekly Watering Needs |
0.79 inches/week for lawn and 0.40 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 |
30 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
75 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
118 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
15 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
37 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
59 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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| Low Volume Drip System |
70-80 minutes per week |
| Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
40-50 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 17th-October 23rd
Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light east northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
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