Not sure how much you’re watering? Perform an irrigation audit!

One of the constants of life in Texas is that July is usually drier than a powder house. This parched condition can persist into September (most of the time). The lawn is usually the first part of a landscape to show drought stress. Proper watering practices are the key to a healthy lawn during these hot and dry times. The goal is to keep the lawn looking great and not waste water while doing so. This is why an irrigation audit is important to maintaining a healthy lawn and to being environmentally responsible.

The goal is to apply 1 inch of water per cycle. When we asked folks “how long does it take to put an inch of water on the lawn” the answer usually goes like this “I water for 10 minutes.”  It makes no difference how long you water if you don’t know how much water you are distributing. This is where an irrigation audit can help.  The good news is, you can do this audit yourself.

 

Three Main Steps To An irrigation Audit:

• Site inspection
• Performance testing
• Irrigation Scheduling

For detailed information about how you can conduct your own check out this video.

As always, the knowledgeable staff at Arcola Feed are here to help you with your lawn and irrigation questions. Contact us today and learn more about how you can conduct an irrigation audit for a healthy lawn.