For your new SEED lawn:

• Water 2-3 times daily until the grass reaches 1".
• No run off or puddling should occur as this will cause seed to wash away.
• The soil should stay darkened at all times.
• After the grass reaches 1-2" in height, water only once per day but double the watering time per zone. Water 4 times per week until seasonal weather differences require an increase in watering practices.

If you have ROTARY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 10 - 20 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, start with 10 - 15 minutes per zone.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 5-15 minutes per zone
• In shade or on a slope, start with 5 -10 minutes per zone.

It is important that while the seed is becoming established the ground should remain dark in color to indicate it is moist but not wet to the point that puddles accumulate. Think of your seed lawn as an infant that requires small but frequent feedings. Once your seed lawn has matured and is 1-2" in height you will want to irrigate less frequently but more deeply.

Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. Treat your sprinkler controller as if it were a thermostat in your home, increasing the time settings to water longer if you feel your lawn is too dry. Once your new lawn is established, refer to our Watering Guide to Your Established Lawn section for normal watering instructions.

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For your new SHRUBS:

• Water every other day for the first week.
• In the second through fourth week, water twice weekly.
• Water twice a week through September.
• Water once a week thereafter for the first year, if rainfall is sufficient.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• Water 10-20 minutes per zone.

If you have a SOAKER HOSE:

• Water 1hour per area.

If using a HOSE TRICKLE:

• Water 2-15 minutes per plant, depending on shrub size.

For your new TREES:

• Water every other day for the first week.
• In the second through fourth week, water twice weekly.
• Water twice a week through September.
• Water once a week thereafter for the first year, if rainfall is sufficient.

If you have a SOAKER HOSE:

• Water 2 hours per area.

If using a HOSE TRICKLE:

• Water 20-60 minutes per plant, depending on tree size.

A good method to determine if your ornamental plants are receiving enough water is to slip your fingers in along the plant root ball and feel if it is damp and cool to a depth of 3" to 6". If the soil is dry, or if it is saturated, you should fine-tune your watering periods. Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. In the second and subsequent years, your irrigation system should provide adequate watering. Once your new lawn or landscape is established, refer to our Watering Guide to Your Established Lawn for regular watering instructions.

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For your new SOD lawn:

• Water twice daily for the first two weeks.
• In the third and subsequent weeks, water only once per day but double the watering time per zone. Water once every day thereafter for the remainder of the summer or until seasonal weather changes requires a decrease in watering practices.

If you have ROTARY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 20 -30 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, start with 10 - 20 minutes per zone.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 10-15 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, start with 5 - 10 minutes per zone.

To test if you are applying enough water to your new sod lawn, pull back a piece of sod that is not yet rooted and check to see that the soil underneath is damp but not saturated. If the soil is dry or saturated, fine-tune your watering periods. Perform this test in different locations of your yard. Once you have done this test a few times and your sod is rooted you will have a feel for its regular watering needs.

Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. Treat your sprinkler controller as if it were a thermostat in your home, increasing the timer settings to water longer if your lawn seems too dry. Once your new lawn is established, refer to our Watering Guidelines for Your Established Lawn for normal watering instructions.

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For your new SEED lawn:

• Water 2-4 times daily until the grass reaches 1-11/2".
• No run off or puddling should occur.
• For best results, the soil must stay darkened to indicate it is moist.
• After the grass reaches 1-11/2" in height, water only once per day but double the watering time per zone. Water once every day thereafter for the remainder of the summer or until seasonal changes decrease the need for watering.

If you have ROTARY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 10 - 20 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, start with 5 - 15 minutes per zone.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 10-15 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, start with 5 -10 minutes per zone.

In the heat of the summer, while the seed is becoming established, that the ground must remain dark in color to indicate it is moist but not wet to the point that puddles accumulate. Avoid allowing it to dry out. Think of your seed lawn as an infant that requires small but frequent feedings. Once your seed lawn has matured and is 1-11/2 " in height you will want to irrigate less frequently but more deeply.

Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. Treat your sprinkler controller as if it were a thermostat in your home. Once your new lawn is established, refer to our Watering Guidelines for Your Established Lawn section for normal watering instructions.

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For your new SHRUBS:

• Water every day for the first week.
• In the second through fourth week, water three times weekly.
• Water twice a week through September.
• Water once per week for the remainder of the year if rainfall is sufficient.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• Water 10 - 20 minutes per zone

If you have a SOAKER HOSE:

• Water 1- 2 hours per area

If using a HOSE TRICKLE:

• Water 3-15 minutes per plant, depending on shrub size

For your new TREES:

• Water every day for the first week.
• In the 2nd and 3rd week, water every other day.
• Water three times during the 4th week.
• Water twice a week through September.
• Water once per week for the remainder of the year if rainfall is sufficient.

If you have a SOAKER HOSE:

• Water 1 - 3 hours per area

If using a HOSE TRICKLE:

• Water 1/2 - 1 1/2 hour per plant depending on tree size

A good method to determine if your ornamental plants are receiving enough water is to slip your fingers in along the plant root ball and feel if it is damp and cool to a depth of 3" to 6". If the soil is dry, or if it is saturated, you should fine-tune your watering periods. Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. In the second and subsequent years your irrigation system should provide adequate watering. Once your new lawn or landscape is established, refer to our Watering Guidelines for Your Established Landscape for regular watering instructions.

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For your new SOD lawn:

• Water twice everyday for 1/2 the time indicated below.
• Water every day for the 2nd week.
• Water every other day for the 3rd week.
• From the 4th week on, water 4 times per week until seasonal weather changes require a decrease in watering practices.

If you have ROTARY sprinklers:

• In full sun, water 30 minutes -1hour per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, water 15-30 minutes per zone.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• In full sun, water 10-15 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, water 5 minutes per zone.

To test if you are applying enough water to your new sod lawn, pull back a piece of sod that is not yet rooted and check to see that the soil underneath is damp but not saturated. If the soil is dry or saturated, fine-tune your watering periods. Perform this test in different locations of your yard. Once your sod is rooted you will have a feel for its watering requirements.

Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. Treat your sprinkler controller as if it were a thermostat in your home. Once your new lawn is established, refer to our Watering Guidelines for Your Established Lawn section for normal watering instructions.

Be sure your new lawn is thoroughly watered before the winter sets in.

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For your new SEED lawn:

• Water 2-3 times daily until the grass reaches 1-1 1/2".
• No run off or puddling should occur.
• The soil should stay darkened at all times.
• After the grass reaches 1-1 1/2" in height, water only once per day but double the watering time per zone. Water three times per week until seasonal weather differences require a decrease in watering practices.

If you have ROTARY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 10 - 20 minutes per zone.
• In shade or on a slope, start with 10 - 15 minutes per zone.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• In full sun, start with 5-15 minutes per zone
• In shade or on a slope, start with 5 -10 minutes per zone.

It is important that while the seed is becoming established the ground should remain dark in color to indicate it is moist but wet to the point that puddles accumulate. Think of your seed lawn as an infant that requires small but frequent feedings. Once your seed lawn has matured and is 1-1 1/2" in height you will want to irrigate less frequently but more deeply.

Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. Treat your sprinkler controller as if it were a thermostat in your home. Once your new lawn is established, refer to our Watering Guidelines for Your Established Lawn section for normal watering instructions.

Be sure your new lawn is thoroughly watered before the winter sets in.

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For your new SHRUBS:

• Water every other day for the first week.
• In the second through fourth week, water twice weekly.
• Water once a week thereafter for the first year, if rainfall is sufficient.

If you have SPRAY sprinklers:

• Water 10-20 minutes per zone

If you have a SOAKER HOSE:

• Water 1hour per area

If using a HOSE TRICKLE:

• Water 2 - 15 minutes per plant, depending on shrub size.

For your new TREES:

• * Water every other day for the first week.
• * In the second through fourth week, water twice weekly.
• * Water once a week thereafter for the first year, if rainfall is sufficient.

If you have a SOAKER HOSE:

• Water 2 hours per area.

If using a HOSE TRICKLE:

• Water 20-60 minutes per plant, depending on tree size.

A good method to determine if your ornamental plants are receiving enough water is to slip your fingers in along the plant root ball and feel if it is damp and cool to a depth of 3" to 6". If the soil is dry or saturated, fine-tune your watering periods. Actual watering times and frequencies should be adjusted depending on seasonal temperatures or rainfall amounts. In the second and subsequent years your irrigation system should provide adequate watering. Once your new lawn or landscape is established, refer to our Watering Guidelines for Your Established Landscape for regular watering instructions.

Be sure your new landscape plants are thoroughly watered before the winter sets in.

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