1. Irrigation Efficiency Dr. Dotty Woodson Extension Program Specialist – Water Resources Texas AgriLife Extension Service

2. Irrigation Efficiency Residential and commercial landscapes use more than 25 percent of the total water consumption in urban areas of Texas. Water usage increases 25 to 60% during the summer. Rain and Freeze Sensors

3. How Often? How Long? When? Irrigation Efficiency

4. Irrigation Efficiency BMPs Water only when required. Only judge water requirements in the morning. Water deeply to promote deep roots and healthy turf. An inch of water will generally penetrate the soil to a depth of six inches. Water slowly for better absorption. Use drip or soaker hoses wherever possible. Never water on windy days. Water early in the morning to reduce wasteful evaporation. Mulch flower, groundcover, garden and shrub areas two to three times a year. Water newly planted flowers, shrubs and trees individually. Water without creating runoff. Audit irrigation system 1 or 2 times a year.

5. Irrigation Efficiency

7. Irrigation Audit Check every sprinkler head Make any repairs Run system with catchment cans Correct any poor distribution Time how long each station needs to run Set controller

9. Use Drip Irrigation 90% Efficient Shrubs areas Flower beds Vegetable Garden Groundcover areas

10. Drip Irrigation

11. Dr. Dotty Woodson Extension Program Specialist- Water Resources Texas AgriLife Extension 17360 Coit Road Dallas, Texas 75252 972-952-9688 D-woodson@tamu.edu