{"id":2959,"date":"2023-11-19T18:28:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T18:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/?p=2959"},"modified":"2024-06-19T05:31:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T05:31:16","slug":"supergreen-irrigation-watering-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/supergreen-irrigation-watering-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SUPERGREEN IRRIGATION WATERING GUIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong><i>SUPERGREEN IRRIGATION WATERING GUIDE<\/i><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2365\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TurnSprinklerOn-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TurnSprinklerOn-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/TurnSprinklerOn.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Factors to consider when formulating a watering schedule for your lawn and shrubs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Is the area subject to intense sun, shade or a combination of both?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Is the area flat, sloped or a combination of both?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Is the area subject to windy conditions?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Is the area in close proximity to the residence or foundation?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Is the area well drained?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0What is the soil type?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In many cases, zones will be a combination of these factors.\u00a0 A watering schedule has to be \u201cfine tuned\u201d through the owner\u2019s observation of the different areas of his lawn and shrubs.<\/p>\n<h2>START TIMES<\/h2>\n<p>When establishing a start time for the watering schedule, consider factors such as; water pressure, wind, evaporation, and foot traffic.\u00a0 Studies show that the optimum time to run your system is between 2:00 and 10:00am.<\/p>\n<h2>FREQUENCY<\/h2>\n<p>It is generally agreed that your lawn and landscape benefit from deep watering with time in-between to allow the soil to dry sufficiently.\u00a0 This will promote deep root growth.\u00a0 However, the high clay content of soil on Long Island , does not allow extended run times without runoff or puddling, which wastes water and can damage your turf.\u00a0 Therefore, a watering frequency of 2 to 3 times a week should be sufficient.\u00a0 Under extremely hot and dry conditions increased frequency of watering may be required.<\/p>\n<p>Helpful Hint; A beneficial practice to eliminate run-off or pooling during a watering cycle is to split the watering time in half and create a second start time right after the first cycle is complete. This allows time for the water to percolate into the soil. 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