South Florida receives over 50 inches of rain per year, yet many gardens suffer from improper irrigation. Here's how we approach watering with the climate, not against it.
Water deeply and infrequently. Most established lawns and shrubs need roughly ¾ to 1 inch of water per week total. In our climate this is often delivered by rain. The goal of irrigation is to supplement, not replace, natural rainfall.
This is when supplemental watering matters most. Afternoon thunderstorms are rare.
Thunderstorms provide most needed water. Overwatering is the bigger risk.
Measure what your sprinklers actually deliver. Many systems put out far more or less than owners assume.
Delivers water directly to the root zone. Uses 30–50% less water than overhead sprinklers for the same plants.
Check for broken heads, overspray onto pavement, clogged nozzles, and uneven coverage. Small fixes save thousands of gallons.
Watering between 10 AM and 4 PM wastes enormous amounts to evaporation, especially in summer.
Many clients ask us to take over irrigation scheduling and system checks as part of their seasonal program. We adjust based on actual weather, not fixed timers.
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