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4 Stake Building Specialists for Watering Conservation (Letter)...............................................................4 Addendum B ...........................................................................................................................................6 Utah Watering Chart...........................................................................................................................6
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For landscape areas with a lot of water run-off or standing water, the Cycle and Soak setting on your controller should be used. Example: If you normally water an area for 20 minutes and water begins to run off a hill or puddle in a flat area after 5 minutes of watering, set the controller on Cycle and Soak and set the Cycle to run that valve for 5 minutes. Then, set the Soak time for 30 minutes between cycles. The controller will now turn the water on 4 times for a total of 20 minutes during that watering period (20min./5min. = 4 cycles). A rain/moisture shut-off device should be purchased and installed on all controllers. The cost of this device should be less than $35. The device should be set to 1/8 of moisture for shut-off to occur. The following are approved devices: Rainbird RSD Series Rain Sensor Toro 850-74 Rain Switch Hunter Mini-Clik
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Use slow release fertilizers. Apply light applications only as needed to maintain health. A heavier application in the late fall is recommended. Keep lawns mowed at their proper height. Bluegrass, fescue, and St. Augustine grass areas should be kept mowed to a height of 2-1/2 to 3. Zoysia grass should be kept mowed to a 2 height. Bermuda grass should be kept mowed to 1 height. In shrub areas, 2 to 3 bark or rock top dressing mulch should be maintained. Spraying for weeds and pests, pruning, and other landscape services should continue as scheduled. Direct any questions regarding specific site issues or concerns to Field Technical Support Services at 801-240-4416 or 801-240-6894.
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Addendum B
Utah Watering Chart Northern and Central Utah Watering Chart
Mar. No irrigation Apr. No irrigation May 20 min. every 4 days June Aug. 20 min. every 3 days Sept. 20 min. every 6 days Oct. No irrigation Nov. No irrigation
Southern Utah (St. George, Moab, and other low desert areas)* Apr. May June Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. 25 min. 25 min. 25 min. 25 min. 25 min. 25 min. every every every every every every 5 days 4 days 3 days 5 days 7 days 10 days
*Southern Utah requires more time per watering because of higher evapotransporation rates.
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