WaterWise Landscapes: Manual and Automatic Sprinklers and Scheduling Part 1

!±8± WaterWise Landscapes: Manual and Automatic Sprinklers and Scheduling Part 1

Manual Sprinklers Paula Anderson from the Cascade Water Alliance shares some tips on manual sprinklers. First, try to find a sprinkler that matches the area you want to water. Oscillating sprinklers have bigger water drops and are less likely to evaporate. For smaller areas, it may just be easier to water by hand. Check where your hose attaches for any leaks. Leaks at the hose attachment can cause some water efficiencies that can easily be fixed. Usually an O-ring washer is a quick fix. Forgetting to turn off your hose can also cause water waste. You can buy a timer that can automatically shut off your hose if you forget. But, you would need to install a vacuum breaker so no contaminated water can accidently go back into your home's plumbing. Automatic Sprinklers Paula Anderson from the Cascade Water Alliance demonstrates how to look for common automatic sprinkler problems. Make sure to check your sprinkler system at the beginning of each season and then monthly after that. Checking the system frequently can help increase your home's water efficiency. There are 4 main components of a sprinkler system: back flower prevention device, controller, underground lines and sprinkler heads. Use the test function on your controller to check for any sprinkler issues. First, you want to know what kind of sprinkler heads you have: pop-ups or rotor heads. The types will give different amount of water out, so knowing about the heads will help you during your inspections. Some common ...

WaterWise Landscapes: Manual and Automatic Sprinklers and Scheduling Part 1

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How to Install a Waterwise Landscape and Drip Irrigation System

!±8± How to Install a Waterwise Landscape and Drip Irrigation System

Lowe's home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, demonstrates how to install a waterwise landscape. There are 7 steps to waterwise landscaping: Planning and Design Preparing the Soil Create Practical Turf Areas Water-Efficient Plants Using Mulch Efficient Irrigation Proper Maintenance Before you begin any project that involves digging, call 811 to contact your utility company so they can mark all service lines. Also check local landscaping ordinances. To improve your soil, and allow for proper soil drainage, add organic material or compost. Test your soil with a soil testing kit to be sure you have a healthy plant base for growth. Drought resist plants are placed near the front of the property in the arid zone. Plants requiring moderate watering are placed in the transitional zone. An oasis zone is created in an area that has natural drainage for plants that need the most water. Avoid watering the entire landscape by hand, because a lot of the water evaporates before it reaches the roots. Install a drip irrigation system instead, using the step-by-step installation instructions available in this video. The best time to water your lawn is early in the morning. During the day, too much evaporation occurs. Watering at night leaves too much moisture on the leave, promoting diseases. Add mulch to garden beds to limit water evaporation and weed growth, and to regulate soil temperature. For information on planning your waterwise landscape, watch How to Design & Plan a Waterwise Back ...

How to Install a Waterwise Landscape and Drip Irrigation System

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