Keep in mind that the Green Grass Gauge is a general reference and the actual water requirements for any given area should take into account the amount of sun or shade an area receives, the slope of the site, the soil conditions and the type of plant material being watered. All of these factors should be taken into account when setting the base watering schedule.


Weekly Watering Schedule for Full Sun Lawns
(One inch per week at 100 percent water budget)
Monday 10 minutes
Wednesday 10 minutes
Friday 10 minutes

Full Sun Shrubs and Shaded Lawns
(One-half inch per week at 100 percent water budget)
Monday 5 minutes
Wednesday 5 minutes
Friday 5 minutes

Gardens and Annuals 3 Weeks or Older
(Three-quarters inch per week at 100 percent water budget)
Monday 8 minutes
Wednesday 8 minutes
Friday 8 minutes

Full Sun Lawns Sloped or Clay Soil
(One inch per week at 100 percent water budget)
First Watering Second Watering
Monday 5 minutes 15 - 30 minute break 5 minutes
Wednesday 5 minutes 5 minutes
Friday 5 minutes 5 minutes