In fall, your soil loses about ½ the water it loses in the summer, so the easiest thing to do is to set the controller to only one day per week with three 10-minute bursts.
We recommend that you water in ten-minute bursts one day per week at 2 am, 4 am, and 6 am during the fall.
Download Our Fall Watering Guide
If your controller has a seasonal adjust percentage, you can set it to 50% of your summer watering schedule These guidelines are for full sun areas. In shaded areas, reduce by half (or more if you have a lot of shade.)
Important Note for Rotary Head Sprinklers and Drip Systems: If you have rotary head sprinklers (they slowly turn and send out long streams of water), we recommend running twice as long as you would regular sprinklers since it takes them longer to put out the same amount of water. Drip Zones (drip systems work by maintaining a level of moisture in the soil.) We recommend that they run daily or close to it (roughly 5 minutes per day in the fall.) Since various drip lines water slightly differently, it is important to pay attention to your beds to ensure they get the appropriate amount of water.
Irrigation Pricing Our labor rate for irrigation service calls is $155 per hour (with an hour minimum) + materials. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of service or answer any questions.
Quarterly Irrigation Package (4 visits) Proper irrigation is vital but not always easy. From seasonal adjustments of your sprinkler controller to identifying issues with your system before they develop into significant projects, our package complements our Lawn Health Programs.
Why should you consider one our packages?
• Encourages faster greening up of North Texas lawns in spring.
• Protects St. Augustine and zoysia lawns by creating healthy root systems.
• Reduces summer drought stress.
• Saves water and money with efficient irrigation settings and proper coverage.
• Identifies issues in irrigation system before they become major.
• Provides peace of mind knowing your lawn and landscape are getting the water they need.
Earning your trust since 1980, Village Green is a family-owned and operated business based in Plano, Texas. Call 972-495-6990 or contact us to learn more.
