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Weather Station - Watering Information

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For an example watering schedule click Here.
For Water Smart Landscape Tips click Here
A Watering Calculator is also available at www.ashlandsaveswater.org

Watering Recommendations for the week of 7/13 - 7/19

It's going to be a warmer week with temperatures into the 90s. Follow the recommended watering schedules below or use the watering calculator link above to help you program your irrigation controller this week.

Use a soil moisture meter to determine whether it's time to water. You can pick up a soil moisture meter for free at 51 Winburn Way by calling 541-488-5587.

Previous Rain Received 7/6 - 7/13: 0.0 inches

7/13 - 7/19 Lawn ET: 1.6 inch and Shrub/Perennial ET: 0.80 inch
(ET is Evapotranspiration and represents the plant water need for the upcoming week. These numbers also factor in any rainfall received the previous week.)

Watering Schedule

Full Sun Lawn Watering:
Standard pop- up sprays = 64 minutes total watering for the week
Standard rotating sprinklers = 154 minutes total watering for the week

Full Sun Shrub and Perennial Watering:
Standard pop-up sprays = 32 minutes for the week
Standard rotating sprinklers = 77 minutes for the week
Drip System = 100-140 minutes total for the week (depends on type of drip used and flow rates)
Micro-spray System = 60-80 minutes per week

Full Sun Tree Watering: Tree Watering Guide

Full Sun Vegetable Garden: A little watering each day may be necessary.

Sprinkler System Evaluations

Did you know that you can get a personalized irrigation schedule and irrigation evaluation for FREE! This is offered during the summer months and consists of a comprehensive assessment of the design, operation and management of your sprinkler system. Email Julie.smitherman@ashland.or.us or call 541-552-2062 to schedule an evaluation.

NOAA Weather for July 13 - July 19

Monday 7/13

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday 7/14
Sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday 7/15
Sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday 7/16
Sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday 7/17
Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday & Sunday 7/18 - 7/19
Sunny, with a high near 90 on Saturday and sunny with a high near 92 on Sunday.

Weather Station Link

http://access.weatherreach.com/StationDetail?StationID=112&TableTimeInt=60