Irrigation Tips To Start The Season Off Right
Get your landscape irrigation ready for the season
Do these things now for optimal irrigation performance and be more efficient with the water you apply to your landscape. It’s imperative that you make adjustments and improvements in the field to allow the sprinklers to operate at the highest efficiency possible.
This filter basket was clogged with debris from installation like PVC shavings and glue, along with sediment and had been underperforming in the field for 4 years before anyone considered an obstruction could be affecting the performance.
Adjust tilted, sunken, and leaning sprinklers to hit target areas
Reduce overspray onto fences, sidewalks, siding, and other non-landscape areas
Inspect nozzles and screens, remove any debris or replace clogged nozzles
Remove overgrown foliage or other obstructions blocking spray pattern
Inspect valve boxes and pipes for leaks
Inspect filters and clean filter elements
Avoid water pooling and runoff, adjust controller program for shorter run times
Inspect controller programming adjust for early season
Cycle and soak irrigation programming for optimal lawn watering
Avoid irrigating during the day, when winds are over 5 mph, or below 37° F temperatures
Water Whys Plant of the Month
Western Serviceberry, Amelanchier alnifolia
An Oregon native, the Western Serviceberry is tolerant of harsh soil conditions, drought tolerant once established, attracts birds and pollinators, and has wonderful seasonal interest with white spring flowers and golden fall color.
The Regent Serviceberry is a compact variety known for large, sweet fruit.