FYN Principle #2 - Water Efficiently

Watering Efficiently Author: Rebecca McNair Edited by: Allison Steele Domestic Water Use Sources Depletion Conservation Efficient Water Use Plant Selection Turfgrass Areas Selecting Drought Tolerant Species Landscaped Beds Plant Maintenance How to Water Rain Catching Devices

Water Use In Florida ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],USGS, 1998

Plants Need Water… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Can I Do? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Design a water efficient landscape:

Water Use Efficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Based on research, 1,000 ft 2 of: requires 12,480 – 21,840 gallons of irrigation water/year require 6,240 gallons irrigation water/year Woody landscapes can conserve up to 15,600 gallons of irrigation water/year. Grass Woody plants in a mulched area

Functional Turf Areas ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Functional Landscaped Beds ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Periwinkle Annuals, perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees in a mulched area, to:

Drought Tolerant Turf ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Selecting Drought Tolerant Turf ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Seashore paspalum Paspalum vaginatum (Swartz)

Selecting Drought Tolerant Turf Bahiagrass Paspalum notatum ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Maintenance Guidelines for Drought Tolerant Turfgrass ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Turfgrass Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Landscape Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

When Do I Water? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No watering between 10 AM and 4 PM Year - round!

How Much? ,[object Object],[object Object],Efficient watering wets only the root zone.

Measure It ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Determine the length of time it takes for your sprinkler system to deliver ¾ inch water.

How Often? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Typically, Florida’s rainy season is June - September.

Watering Tips ,[object Object],[object Object],Wilting azalea

Water “As Needed” Folded leaflets, a blue color, and footprints that remain on the lawn are indications of a lawn that needs water.

Too much of a good thing? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Pennywort is a good indication of an over watered lawn.

Irrigation Systems ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rain Shut-off Device

Efficient Irrigation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Low Volume Sprinklers Micro-jet sprinkler Drip emitters Micro-irrigation can improve watering efficiency.

Tips on Conserving Water ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rain Barrels ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Cisterns ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Further Reading http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

FYN Principle #2 - Water Efficiently

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