Irrigation

Master Gardener Publications

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• Setting your irrigation controller (PDF) - tips and an irrigation scheduling worksheet. (GN 138)
• Calculate the rate of water flow (PDF) in your system. (GN 137).

External Resources

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• Irrigation scheduling for turfgrass - UC Guide to Healthy Lawns tells how to determine the amount of water and how long to irrigate a lawn.
• Irrigating established lawns - UC Guide to Healthy Lawns describes how to ensure that your lawn will thrive.
• Water Conservation Tips for the Home Lawn and Garden (PDF) - reduce water use and create a beautiful and enjoyable garden. (ANR 8036)
• Watering fruit and nut trees - UC IPM.
• Plan your irrigation system - UC IPM describes things to consider when planning a watering scheme. 

ANR = free publication from the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Catalog
PN = free publication from UC Integrated Pest Management
EHN = Environmental Horticulture Notes from the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County
GN = Garden Notes from the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County

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