Step 1: Map out hydrozones & irrigation zones
Step 2: Line up irrigation zones and hydrozones
Step 2: Line up irrigation zones and hydrozones
- Map out what type of vegetation you have
- Where do you have turf?
- Where do you have low water use plants?
- Do you have any paths or hardscaping areas?
- Map out where your irrigation zones are
- Compare the maps, do any of your hydrozones and irrigation zones overlap like the example to the right?
- If you have any zones that overlap, you may be over watering or under watering your landscape.
Step 2: Line up irrigation zones and hydrozones
Step 2: Line up irrigation zones and hydrozones
Step 2: Line up irrigation zones and hydrozones
Helpful hints
- Trees need a lot of water! If you turn off irrigation to an area with trees, you will either need to set up a drip line to the tree or hand water it at least once a week.
- If you convert an irrigation zone to water-wise landscaping, be mindful the plants will have a higher water requirement while they are establishing. The following season, decrease the irrigation time as needed.
- If you convert part of an irrigation zone to gravel, mulch or other hardscape, do not forget to cap any irrigation heads in that area.
- Different vegetation types benefit from different irrigation options - i.e. drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation option for trees, while high efficiency rotor heads are the best option for turf