[Bob.Betty]

I water my lawn twice a week for 20 minutes per zone. Should i cut it back to once a week and 20 minutes per zone for the winter?

thanks

[retiredguy123]

Twice per week is good, but 20 minutes per zone is probably too much. I would cut it back to 5 or 10 minutes. Just my opinion.

[REDCART]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Twice per week is good, but 20 minutes per zone is probably too much. I would cut it back to 5 or 10 minutes. Just my opinion.

Without knowing the type of sprinklers involved, you can’t offer an opinion about watering times. For example, Low flow sprinklers will put out significantly less water than rotary sprinklers.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by REDCART

Without knowing the type of sprinklers involved, you can’t offer an opinion about watering times. For example, Low flow sprinklers will put out significantly less water than rotary sprinklers.

I agree, but you can try a shorter time and see if it has a negative effect on your lawn. I cut back my watering from 20 minutes to 5 minutes and I didn't notice any effect. Now, I am considering turning the whole system off. I have a friend who doesn't even have a sprinkler system and their grass looks good.

[Happydaz]

Twice a week ,1/2 to 3/4 inch per watering, in the summer. Cut back to once per week in the winter and when cold you can cut back to less than that. I am watering once a week now and if it rains I skip a week. When it gets colder I water less than that. My sprinkler system is off at this time. I only turn it on if I think the lawn needs it. You need to water dormant grasses in the winter, at least twice a month, as the roots are still alive and need water even if the grass blades have turned all brown.

[Pondboy]

Lots of variables…..one size does not fit all. You really need to put out the cans / coffee cups on the lawn area and measure the amount of water collected after 15-20 minutes. From there you can determine how much water your sprinkler puts out per zone. From there you can tell how long you need to water given the season ; spring/summer (growing). Fall/winter (dormant). Anything more is a waste of money / natural resources.

All the water we will ever have is here already. No one can make more. Be mindful of your children and future generations.

[Garywt]

I cut back to once a week in the winter. Run it about 13 minutes for each zone we only have 2 zones.

[Boffin]

Originally Posted by Bob.Betty

I water my lawn twice a week for 20 minutes per zone. Should i cut it back to once a week and 20 minutes per zone for the winter?

thanks

Rachio 3 controller. 12 - 18 month break even on cost.

[William MacEntee]

I cut my watering time in half for winter. At that rate, yours would be, 10 minutes twice a week per zone.

[Michigan Farmer]

Well, if you have a ProC or an X Core the system should make seasonal adjustments for you automatically if it is operating properly.

[La lamy]

When I bought my house the sprinklers weren't working, yet the lawn looked great. Have never watered my lawn and it's as green as can be. Florida is an ideal growing state.

[drbobw123]

We have a courtyard villa with all rocks and some bushes in the back.
We have shut off the water last year and everything stays green!

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by Bob.Betty

I water my lawn twice a week for 20 minutes per zone. Should i cut it back to once a week and 20 minutes per zone for the winter?

thanks

1st of all it depends on what type of grass you have. Then it depends on what type of watering heads you have. St Augustine grass needs to be watered year round or it will due. Bahia, Bermuda and Zoysia grasses are ok with less watering.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Michigan Farmer

Well, if you have a ProC or an X Core the system should make seasonal adjustments for you automatically if it is operating properly.

I have never seen one that operated properly.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by pondboy

lots of variables…..one size does not fit all. You really need to put out the cans / coffee cups on the lawn area and measure the amount of water collected after 15-20 minutes. From there you can determine how much water your sprinkler puts out per zone. From there you can tell how long you need to water given the season ; spring/summer (growing). Fall/winter (dormant). Anything more is a waste of money / natural resources.

All the water we will ever have is here already. No one can make more. Be mindful of your children and future generations.

water never leaves the planet. The foulest pond water is eventually strained by mother earth that we drink daily