Water Wisely In Our Arizona Heat

The greenspace around your commercial property needs attention to keep it lush and beautiful. Here are some of our favorite tips.

When should I water?

    Be a night owl.
    Night or early in the morning are the most effective times to water,
    because wind and evaporation are lower.
    High wind speeds distort sprinkler patterns and produce non-uniform irrigation. 

How often should I water?

    Water a bermudagrass lawn once every three days during the summer.
    Even during the hottest part of the year, most lawns do not need to be watered every day.
    By watering only once every three days, you promote deeper root growth
    and that makes your lawn more water efficient.

How long should I water?

    How long you should water depends upon two factors:
    1. How quickly your sprinklers put water on your lawn.
    2. The amount of water your grass needs to stay healthy.

    Here's a test to determine if water is needed :
    Try pushing the 6" long shaft of a screwdriver into the ground.
    If it goes in easily, don't water.

    Note: Don't water after it has rained. 

How many cans should I put out?

    Four cans will probably be sufficient for a 15' by 15' lawn.
    On larger lawns, use more cans. Avoid placing cans close to the sprinkler heads or near the edge of your lawn area.  Space the cans evenly on the greenspace. 

One overflowed / One is empty: What should I do?

    Empty all the cans, reposition the cans and run your irrigation system for another 15 minutes.
    Do not increase or decrease this 15 minute run time test.
    Uneven water application will affect the quality of your lawn in the future.
    If certain areas are getting too much or too little water,
    try adjusting your sprinkler heads to get a more uniform application.

Why can't I just water until the soil is soggy?

    You will be wasting water and increasing your water bills.
    Overwatered lawns can be more susceptible to diseases such as fungus
    and root-rots. Damp grass can also harbor mosquito larva. 

I have wet, marshy areas, what can I do?

    Check the coverage of your irrigation system.
    Adjust the sprinkler heads to reduce water application to wet areas.
    If the water is puddling in low spots, add soil to those locations.
    A level lawn is easier to water, mow and maintain.

It doesn’t matter to us whether you want commercial desert landscaping, lush lawns or some type of landscaping in between, we can help.  We serve businesses like yours all over the Phoenix Metro Area. To find out how give us a call at 623-848-8277.

Presented By:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net