Workshop: homeowner landscape irrigation

July 17, 2010
11:30am-2:00pm
Farr Regional Library
1939 61st Ave.
Greeley Colorao
RSVP: Pam Wright, 970-356-8097 x 3, or pam.wright@wgcd.org

The prper irrigation system allows you to enjoy your yard, keep it healthy and beautiful while you water efficiently, and save time and money

With some simple practices and new technology, existing irrigation systems can be made more efficient, lower your water bill, reduce run-off and elimiating waste.

You will learn to:

• Adapt your watering schedule to the weather and the season
• Schedule each individual zone in you rirrigation system
• Inspect your system monthly
• Adjust sprinkler heads
• Get a professional system audit
• Identify and corret sprinkler system problems
• Low head drainage
• Spacing of sprinklers
• Use the correct nozzles
• Correct the arc and flow
• Replace heads and replace broken pipes
• How to properly water your lawn
• Determine water pressure
• Adapt your watering schedule to top soil type and sun exposure
• Install a rain shutoff and sensor system
• Choose the right “smart” controller for the job
• Volume drip irrigation for plant beds
• Water at optimum times
• Healthy drought and stress tolerant lawn and landscapes