It keeps humidity down around the yard. It allows the high traffic areas to dry out. W hen used correctly, your automatic irrigation clock is the key tool that makes Water Management work for you. An automatic clock takes away the guess work and allows you to do a lot more with your water than simply turn it off and on. It also frees you from the task of hand watering the yard.
T here are certain days, during heat waves for instance, when extra watering time is required.
This guideline helps to protect your yard during heat waves while it cools your nerves-You don't need to hit the panic button and overwater. Adding minutes to your watering time wastes less water than adding days. W hen you divide your watering time into thirds, remember to leave a 2 hour minimum dryout period in between the intervals. Similarly, when you divide your watering time in half, then the recommended dryout period in between the 2 intervals is 4 hrs. G et prepared for the rainy season.