One of the most basic—and important—parts of maintaining your landscaping is setting an effective watering schedule. Watering requires striking a balance between nurturing your landscaping with the water your plants need and minimizing water waste. High temperatures and dry conditions in Tucson make the right kind of watering especially critical. Your landscapers can help you set up a watering schedule that is right for the weather and the kind of plants you have. These seasonal water requirements for Tucson are also helpful to keep in mind.
Winter Watering
If you have sandy loan soil—the most common type in Tucson—and a drip irrigation system, follow these guidelines for watering between October and April:
- Grass: 10 to 15 minutes of water, 1 or 2 times per week
- Shrubs: 1 hour, 2 to 4 times per month
- Trees: 1.5 hours, 1 to 2 times per month
If you have clay soil, you should reduce the frequency of your water by 50%, but when you do water, water for twice as long. If you have bubbler irrigation instead of drip, you can cut your watering time significantly. Work with your landscaper to come up with the right run times for your space.
Summer Watering
Between May and September, you should increase the watering of your grass, while following the same guidelines for your other plants. Follow this schedule:
- Grass: 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week
- Shrubs: 1 hour, 2 to 4 times per month
- Trees: 1.5 hours, 1 to 2 times per month.
The same suggestions from above for adaptations for clay soils and bubbler irrigation systems apply.
Other Factors to Consider
If it rains, you can generally skip your next watering, especially if you have mulch around your plants to help retain moisture. If you have new plants, plants that have shallow roots, or annual flowers, you may need to increase your watering. Your landscaper can help you make the right adjustments.
Let the experts at Complete Landscaping help you keep your outdoor space looking its best with efficient, eco-friendly watering strategies. For more information about landscaping services in Tucson, dial (520) 323-8918.