UC Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County, CA
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UC Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County, CA

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Irrigation Maintenance

Tip description

Irrigation sprinkler in an ornamental planting bed spraying water
Check your watering system regularly to make sure it’s working properly. Sprinklers and emitters that are plugged up or misdirected can cause problems for the plants they’re supposed to water, and broken emitters and hoses waste water. Get ready for the growing season by starting a watering cycle for each zone of your controller and visually checking its operation. If you’d like help, Valley Water offers a free evaluation service for properties less than ½-acre in size. Use the link below to schedule a survey.

Water Wise Outdoor Survey

Months applicable
  • March
  • April
  • September
  • October
Category
  • 1. To-do

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