Plant types

• Drought tolerant plants - Native & Mediterranean species, succulents
• Moderate water needs - Shrubs, Roses, & Bermuda Grass
• High water needs - Azaleas, Impatiens, Lawns (other than Bermuda grass)

 

WEEKLY WATERING GUIDE

Drought Tolerant Plants

• Winter -- None
• Spring / Fall -- 1 x weekly
• Summer  -- 1 / 2 x weekly

Moderate water needs

• Winter -- None - 1 x weekly
• Spring / Fall -- 1 x weekly
• Summer -- 2 x weekly

High water needs

• Winter - None -- 1 x weekly
• Spring / Fall -- 2 x weekly
• Summer -- 3 / 4 x weekly

 

Adjustments to make

• Decrease for shady areas
• Increase for full sun
• Decrease for heavy clay soil
• Increase for sandy soil

Sprinkler types & watering times

• Regular sprinkler heads  -- 10 - 15 minutes
• Rotating or oscillating heads -- 20 - 45 minutes
• Drip systems -- 45 minutes - 1 hour