[Arid_gardener] Re :Lawn Watering

[Olin Miller]

----- Original Message ----- From: <sjallred at yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 8:35 AM
> Sheldon 85236> sjallred at yahoo.com
> How long and how frequently should I be watering my lawn? It is dead in 
> some patches, and green in others.
> How do I tell how much water is going on the lawn over a certain time 
> period? (run it for 10 mins, how much water is going on the lawn?...)
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In addition to the recommendations provided by others, one easy -to-follow 
method is at
http://cals.arizona.edu/AZMET/data/00plawn.htm
It gives quantity based on current evapotranspiration rates.

http://ag.arizona.edu/azmet/phx/lawnstep.htm
gives an easy way to measure quantity for 15 minutes and how to adjust the 
time period to apply the correct amount.

You may find you need to make adjustments to account for your type of turf 
and soil conditionds but it is a good place to start.  I find that it is a 
bit more water than my lawn needs.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ