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New Ways For Smart Landscape Watering

New Ways For Smart Landscape Watering. Nick Mrvos Senior Conservation Specialist Irvine Ranch Water District. Tom Larson Landscape & Irrigation Specialist DUDEK. Fiona Sanchez Conservation Manager Irvine Ranch Water District. Presented by our Experts. What’s Your Opinion?.

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New Ways For Smart Landscape Watering

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  1. New Ways For Smart Landscape Watering

  2. Nick Mrvos Senior Conservation Specialist Irvine Ranch Water District Tom Larson Landscape & Irrigation Specialist DUDEK Fiona Sanchez Conservation Manager Irvine Ranch Water District Presented by our Experts

  3. What’s Your Opinion? Landscaping accounts for what percentage of annual total household water use? [ ] 10% [ ] 30% [ ] 60% [ ] 75%

  4. What’s Your Opinion? Landscaping accounts for what percentage of annual total household water use? [ ] 10% [ ] 30% X 60% [ ] 75%

  5. Landscape Watering Wasted Annually 45,000 GallonsEnough to fill 2 swimming pools!!

  6. Average Sprinkler Water Use 20 Gallons a Minute!

  7. 3 Keys To Smart Watering • Tuning Up Your Irrigation System • Controlling Your Sprinkler Timer • Boosting Your Landscape Performance

  8. 1. Raise & Level Sprinkler Heads 2. Reduce Pressure to Avoid Misting 3. Use Streaming Rotating Nozzles 4. Adjust Spray Pattern Tuning Up Your Irrigation System

  9. What’s Your Opinion? How frequently is your sprinkler timer adjusted? [ ] Once a week [ ] Once a month [ ] Once a year [ ] When it rains [ ] I’m supposed to adjust the timer?

  10. What’s Your Opinion? How frequently is your sprinkler timer adjusted? [ ] Once a week X Once a month [ ] Once a year X When it rains [ ] I’m supposed to adjust the timer?

  11. Controlling Your Sprinkler Timer • Keep timer accessible • Set key functions • Run Time • Water Days • Start Time • Water Budget • Off Switch

  12. 5 Timer Tips • Set run time to avoid run-off • Set water days for season & plant need • Use “Water Budget” for interim adjustments • Replace battery when clocks change • Water between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

  13. What’s Your Opinion? How often do you fertilize? [ ] Spring [ ] Fall [ ] Spring and Fall [ ] Fall and Winter [ ] Never

  14. What’s Your Opinion? How often do you fertilize? [ ] Spring [ ] Fall [ ] Spring and Fall X Fall and Winter [ ] Never

  15. Boost Your Landscape Performance • Grass • Replace, if possible • Mow at 2.5 inches height

  16. Boost Your Landscape Performance • Plants • Water according to need • Group by watering need • Apply 2” to 3” of composted mulch • If fertilization is required, use slow release in fall or late winter

  17. Your On-Line Resource www.alwayswatersmart.com

  18. Fiona Conservation Manager Irvine Ranch Water District Tom Landscape & Irrigation Specialist DUDEK Thanks for Joining Us! Nick Senior Conservation Specialist Irvine Ranch Water District

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