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The TIPS section of our web site is for you our customers. Lavicka Works, Inc. wanted to have a place on our web site where our customers could go to find help or obtain answers to questions you may have on a variety of topics. For example, caring for your new lawn or landscaping, trouble shooting and proper care of your irrigation system. We hope you find these tips helpful. You may also contact us with any questions you may have.
Watering is the most important factor in establishing a new lawn. Newly seeded lawns that are watered regularly germinate more quickly, establish more densely, and crowd out potential weeds more effectively than non-watered lawns. A example of a good watering schedule can be found below:
Week 1 |
7:00 am |
11:00 am |
5:00 pm |
Week 2 |
7:00 am |
11:00 am |
5:00 pm |
Week 3 |
7:00 am |
11:00 am |
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Week 4 |
7:00 am |
11:00 am |
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Week 5 |
7:00 am |
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Watering newly seeded or hydroseeded lawn whether it is planted in spring, summer, and fall.
When watering your newly seeded or hydroseeded lawn in the spring you need to water 2-3 times daily until the grass reaches 1”. The soil should stay darkened at all times but there should not be run off or puddles as this will cause seed to wash away. After the grass reaches 1-2 inches in height water only once per day but double the water time zone. Continue the watering schedule until the seasonal weather changes.
When watering your newly seeded or hydroseeded lawn in the summer you need to water 2-4 times daily until the grass reaches 1-1 ½ inches in height. The soil should stay darkened at all times, but there should not be run off or puddles as this will cause the seed to wash away. After the grass reaches 1-1 ½ in height water only once per day but double the watering time per zone. Water once a day for the rest of the summer.
When watering your newly seeded or hydroseeded lawn in the fall you need to water 2-3 times daily until the grass reaches 1-1 ½ inches in height. The soil should remain darkened at all times but there should not be run off or puddles as this will cause the seed to wash away. After the grass reaches 1-1 ½ inches in height water only once per day but double the watering zone. Continue this schedule decreasing in the watering as weather becomes cooler.
When watering a newly sodded lawn in the spring or fall water at least 2 times per day for the first 3 weeks. Starting the 4th week water once a day until seasonal weather changes and requires an adjustment in the watering schedule.
When watering a newly sodded lawn in the summer water 2 times per day for the first 3 weeks. In the 4th week and subsequent weeks water only once per day but double the water time per zone and continue this throughout the summer or until seasonal weather changes. A good example of watering sod is listed below.
Week 1-3 |
7:00 am |
5:00 pm |
Week 4- continue |
7:00 am |
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Newly planted shrubs needs to be watered everyday. A good example of a watering schedule for shrubs and flowering shrubs is listed below.
Using a spray nozzle |
10-20 minutes per area |
Soaker Hose |
1-2 Hours per area |
Hose Trickle |
3-15 minutes depending on shrub size |
Watering a newly planted trees
Newly planted trees need to be watered everyday. A good example of watering schedule for trees is listed below.
Soaker Hose |
1-3 hours |
Hose Trickle |
½ -1 ½ hour depending on tree size |
Trouble shooting Irrigation system
• Check the 9V battery- Replace every season before using in the spring.
• Check the irrigation to the RUN position
• Adjust the heads with the irrigation key which you have received upon installation
Sprinkler Zone/Valve won’t shut off
This problem deals with the valve.
Here are the most common causes.
Always have your irrigation winterized in the fall to prevent damages caused by freezing water in the lines on and back flow preventer or RPZ
As spring arrives and your lawn needs to be irrigated; turn the system to RUN and the irrigation system should begin its watering schedule. If repairs are needed you can call and schedule an appointment and we can send out one of our highly skilled technicians to service the irrigation system. There is a fee that will be included in your bill. For further assistance on trouble shooting you can visit Hunters Web Site www.hunterirrigationservice.com that has 24 hours a day question and answers in trouble shooting your irrigation system.