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The above chart was taken from the St. John’s River Water Management District website. Please visit: https://www.sjrwmd.com for a summary of restrictions and tips.
To see the chart after entering the website click on: Water conservation, scroll down to Water restrictions.
Please explore the site, it has a wealth of information including landscaping ideas, FFL plants, water conservation inside and out, etc.
Some additional tips you should consider:
· Improper irrigation practices damage more lawns than any other cultural practice. Your new home is FL, learn FL practices. Train your grass to be drought tolerant.
· Irrigate as infrequently as you can without going into excess drought stress. ½ to ¾ inch to help encourage the roots to grow deeper. Your grass will have a better chance of surviving water restrictions or drought periods.
· Only water when your lawn shows signs of needing irrigation. Lawns need water when the leaf blades show at least one of the following: leaf blades start to fold in half lengthwise, grass takes on a bluish cast, or when footprints remain visible long after being made. If rain is forecast in the next 24 hours, let nature take care of.
· Irrigate around sunrise or in early morning. Leaf blades must dry out completely during the day to reduce the chance of disease.
In North FL, your grass goes dormant in the winter months. You should irrigate every two to three weeks during the winter months only if rain does not occur. Roots are still viable, and irrigation through the winter will help grass green up more quickly in the spring.
Following these practices will not only save you MONEY but will help the environment for generations in the future.
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