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current Watering Recommendations

Irrigation Advice

If we receive more than a half inch of rain or six inches of snow, skip your next watering day or irrigation cycle.

Watering Method	How Long?
Drip (desert friendly plants and trees)	Water 75-100 Minutes per time
Sprinkler Spray (turfgrass)	Water 10-12 minutes per time.
Sprinkler efficient rotating nozzles (turfgrass)	Water 35-45 minutes per time
Hose Watering (trees and shrubs)	Water 1-2 hours per time

*Use these guidelines for established plants (1 year for shrubs and 3 years for trees).*Watering frequency depends on season, plant type, weather and soil texture. Water to beyond the outer edge of the plant’s canopy and to the depth indicated.*If we receive more than a half inch of rain or more than 6″ of snow, skip your next watering day or irrigation cycle. Avoid watering during freezing temperatures. Winter watering should happen during the warmest part of the day.*Depending on temperatures and rainfall, treat May and September like Summer months. *Refer to the ABCWUA Xeriscaping Guide for plant water use information.

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