• Basic Watering Information
• General Tips
• Watering Device Types
• Common Irrigation Challenges
• Sample Irrigation Schedules

Bay Area Watering Information

What Time of Day Should I Water?

In the Bay Area, we recommend watering between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Watering within this window of time takes advantage of relatively low winds and less loss of water to evaporation.

How Long Should I Water?

Generally, running an irrigation system on a lawn for more than five minutes will result in runoff. Precise watering times vary depending on the type of watering device, soil, slope and plants.

For a custom irrigation schedule:

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