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■ Experiment with gradual reductions in irrigation to see if plants can tolerate less water. Some people use no irrigation, but have healthy plants. ■ Water less in cooler months (November–March). Turn off automatic watering systems in summer if rainfall is consistent and in winter months when little water evaporates. ■ ■ Make sure your sprinkler system is applying uniform coverage and operating properly. This single action proves to be one of the best ways to conserve water. Check your system periodically for broken heads or leaks. To Sprinkle or Not to Sprinkle You are probably familiar with sprinklers that are part of an automated system. In some landscapes, such as a lawn or annual flower bed, those kinds of sprinklers can be the best watering method. For other landscape areas, learn about water-conserving micro-irrigation systems. ■ Micro-irrigation systems deliver small volumes of water directly to the root zone through low-flow-rate emitters, such as micro-spray jets, bubblers or drip tubes. Florida Yard Tip: Soil Moisture If the soil in your yard appears dry, that does not mean the root zone is dry. A soil-coring tool like the one shown pulls up a soil sample that allows you to see and feel the moisture in a plant’s root zone. A soil core also reveals whether you are watering so much that water is wasted below the root zone. Using a soil corer can help you judge when to turn off an automatic watering system. Look for coring tools at most irrigation and some garden supply stores. Photo by: Dan Culbert, Okeechobee Ext. SJRWMD WaterWise Florida Landscapes: 44
■ ■ Although micro-irrigation equipment releases small amounts of water, it does not prevent overwatering. Nutrient leaching can occur if the system runs for excessively long time periods and waterlogs soil. Sandy soils permit water to distribute laterally to a limited degree only; this can also cause overwatering by microirrigation systems. Drip or micro-spray fittings can clog and may require that you filter the water source. Inspect fittings regularly and possibly clean them. Insects and rodents can damage drip tape or tubing. Photo by: UF/IFAS ■ Sprinkler water misdirected toward the pavement is more likely to run off the impervious surface and be wasted. If you already have an irrigation system, your options for retrofitting to micro-irrigation may be limited. Sometimes low-pressure emitters, such as bubblers, can be adapted to existing sprinkler heads. This may require an attachment at the source to reduce water pressure. FYN Glossary Box Leaching: the downward movement of water (and any particles dissolved in it, such as nutrients or pollutants) through soil http://www.sjrwmd.com/programs/outreach/conservation/landscape/ 45
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Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS About the FYN Pro
Page 5 and 6: This FYN handbook provides helpful
Page 7 and 8: Florida Neighborhoods: Connecting O
Page 9 and 10: Creating Your Florida-Friendly Yard
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Page 14 and 15: Don’t forget to list other landsc
Page 16 and 17: Florida Yard Tip: Site Analysis To
Page 18 and 19: Soil Know-How In much of Florida,
Page 20 and 21: Plant Sorting: To Keep or Not to Ke
Page 22 and 23: Landscape Design Landscape design c
Page 24 and 25: Proper Tree Planting Once you deter
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Page 28 and 29: SAMPLE Watering Schedule To establi
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Page 34: Plant Selection Choosing plants is
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Table 6. Comparison of Surfaces for
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Those Marvelous Mangroves Beauty, w
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