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GENERAL WATERING INSTRUCTIONS

These are general watering  instructions. Remember, every property has different soil composition, topography and degrees of shade.

What you want to do is wet the ground so by the end of the day the lawn is dry

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Overwatering is worse than under watering. Overwatering will increase the likelihood of fungus.

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Use your Judgment! If you walk on your lawn and you sink in it decrease the water in that area!

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Ensure sprinklers hit all areas, including along the curb and driveway

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SUNNY AREAS

April - May (55-75 degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 20 Minutes Rotary

10 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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June (70-80 degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 30 Minutes Rotary

15 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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July 1st - Sept 15th (75-85 degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 40 Minutes Rotary

15-20 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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July - Sept (85+ degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 45 Minutes Rotary

15-20 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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Sept 15th - Oct 31st

Water Every Other Day for 20 Minutes Rotary

7 Minutes Mist Per Zone

SHADY AREAS

Minimize watering in shady areas, especially if the ground is already moist

April 1st - May 15th (55-75 degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 10 Minutes

5 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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May 15th - June 15th (70-80 degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 10-15 Minutes

5 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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June 15th - Sept 15th (75-85 degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 15-20 Minutes

5 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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July - Sept (90+ degrees)

Water Every Other Day for 10-15 Minutes

5 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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Sept 15th - Oct 31st

Water Every Other Day for 10-15 Minutes

5 Minutes Mist Per Zone

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