Landscape Watering Reminder for June 2008


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Landscape watering reminder for June

Photo of fallen citrus fruit May temperatures were relatively mild and the recent rains gave plants a great start for the summer season. Typically, water demand by plants is at its highest this month due to high temperatures and low humidity levels. Non-desert plants may wilt during the middle of the day no matter how much water they get.

Recommendations below are for plants that are established in the landscape (in the ground about two years).

RECOMMENDATIONS

Lawn watering:
Summer grass (Bermuda) – once every 3 days
Overseeded cool season grass (rye) – grass dies out

If trees and shrubs are on the same valve:
Desert Adapted – once every 14 days
High Water Use – once every 7 days

Tree watering:
Desert Adapted – once every 16 days
High Water Use – once every 8 days

Shrub watering:
Desert Adapted – once every 12 days
High Water Use – once every 5 days

Groundcover and vine watering:
Desert Adapted – once every 12 days
High Water Use – once every 4 days

Cacti and succulent watering - once every 21 days
Annuals and vegetable watering - once every 2-3 days

Note: These recommendations are a general guideline only and may need to be modified for your specific site conditions.

Bonus tip: Citrus fruit drop is common from May to July where young fruit, (1" in diameter or smaller) fall from the tree due to a self-regulating mechanism. There is no cause for concern unless excessive. For other helpful gardening tips for June, visit the UofA Cooperative Extension site at http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/june.htm.

**Reduce your landscape watering 30 to 50 percent by adjusting your irrigation each season.** “Landscape Watering by the Numbers: A Guide for the Arizona Desert” will help you determine how much water to apply and how long to run your system. Visit the interactive Web site or request a free copy of the booklet at www.wateruseitwisely.com.

Sign up for a free monthly watering reminder
This online subscription service delivers a monthly e-mail outlining the appropriate watering frequencies for the different times of the year (as shown above). The service also includes reminders to turn off irrigation when there has been adequate rainfall.

To register, visit www.cityofmesa.org and click on List Subscribe located in the left navigation bar. Choose Landscape Watering Reminder, and follow the registration instructions. You can remove your name from the list at any time.

For more information about Mesa’s water conservation programs, visit www.cityofmesa.org/utilities/conservation.