Scheduling and application is controlled by a computer program. Water is conserved wherever possible. Most watering occurs at night, using recommended application rates. However, it is not always possible to water only at night. Watering of newly-laid sod and of other requests will occur during the day.
Irrigation can often cause problems with Special Events.
If you plan an outdoors event, be sure to contact Events Scheduling well in advance to ensure you won't be surprised by an errant sprinkler. Construction, installation and renovation of turf or landscaped area are often a result of repairs or changes to underground utilities, building renovation or repair, modifications for ADA access, sidewalk or street repair, or assisting with new landscape construction. Grounds does much of this work, but it also works closely with private contractors on many projects. Wherever possible, the preferred method is to use biological controls or natural substances for controlling pests, plant diseases, and weeds on campus. This allows us to limit the type and quantity of chemical and other less desirable controls.