Lawn Irrigation

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Source: Woodlands Water By John Geiger Established turf grass thrives on infrequent, deep watering; irrigate one to two days per week for a total of one inch in the heat of the summer (this includes rain), ½ inch a week during spring and fall, zero in the winter. Again, adjust that down when it rains.

Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey You understand the reason for water awareness and conservation. You’re diligently following the Defined Irrigation Schedule mandated in 2013 for the 10 MUDs served by Woodlands Water. You receive the Woodlands Water’s weekly irrigation recommendations, and you want to follow those too.  (If you don’t receive the weekly email,

Photo by Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey Untold thousands of gallons of drinking water pour onto the Woodlands streets (and into the storm sewers) during lawn irrigation for much of the growing season. Much of that runoff is caused by running the irrigation zones too long. More water is being placed on the ground

Woodlands Water rainwater stations located in The Woodlands relay data to Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District’s ET center, which, using Woodlands Water data as well as soil moisture, relative humidity, wind velocity and direction, solar penetration and other figures, interprets the data and sends it back to Woodlands Water, for distribution to our residents. By

Photo by Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey With water prices rising, and the conservation of drinking water encouraged, new findings have discovered ways to save water, cut water bills, and save money on lawn care. How?  Make the lawn its own water harvesting device. According to studies completed by Texas A&M, Michigan State University

By Bob Dailey With proper lawn maintenance, your yard can thrive. Compost and organic fertilizer are critical to achieving a lawn this green. Located outside the Woodlands Water building on Lake Robbins Drive, this lawn has not received irrigation, except for rainwater for the last 11 months. How is that possible? Good lawn practices, proper

By Bob Dailey It’s hot and your lawn might be looking a little peaked. The first response is to turn on the irrigation system and soak that turf with water. Remember though, good soil can only hold so much water (about three quarts per cubic yard). Once the soil is saturated, any excess runs off