The irrigation system is finally on auto pilot! I had gotten one water timer a few days ago, programmed and installed it for the front yard. First as a test and second because of the new grass and flower seeds needing more frequent but less intense watering. Since I'm asleep (or this week in class) during the day, the timer was best used in the front first. That timer worked really well, so today I got another one for the back yard and garden.
So, I currently have the front yard set to run at 5 AM, 12 Noon and 8 PM for 30 minutes each time. Have the garden set to run at 4 AM and 9 PM for one hour each time. Give things a couple of days and adjust as necessary.
I took my time and chose the timer carefully. Had to deliver full flow because I can adjust rate in other ways. Had to have at least three possible schedules per day, preferably more. So, this timer had those features. Up to four possible schedules per day possible. Has an LCD screen with a cover. (That's really good because LCD screens degrade with sunlight.) Supposed to last a year on only one 9 V battery. Though I do buy cheap batteries, so I'm not expecting a full year. Long as they last a couple of months, I'll be happy. Just want them to work consistently until after vacation in the next month. The brand is DIG Corp. Same as a lot of other drip equipment I've been buying and really happy with.
Now up to at least four pumpkins, possibly more I haven't seen yet. Not bad for June! For the most part, things are looking really good. I have lost a couple of the saplings in the front yard. Think to salt, because they were getting enough water. Maybe they'll recover but I don't know yet.
I still need to spread more gypsum. Have a lot left which I haven't dissolved yet. Get to it in the next week.
So, I currently have the front yard set to run at 5 AM, 12 Noon and 8 PM for 30 minutes each time. Have the garden set to run at 4 AM and 9 PM for one hour each time. Give things a couple of days and adjust as necessary.
I took my time and chose the timer carefully. Had to deliver full flow because I can adjust rate in other ways. Had to have at least three possible schedules per day, preferably more. So, this timer had those features. Up to four possible schedules per day possible. Has an LCD screen with a cover. (That's really good because LCD screens degrade with sunlight.) Supposed to last a year on only one 9 V battery. Though I do buy cheap batteries, so I'm not expecting a full year. Long as they last a couple of months, I'll be happy. Just want them to work consistently until after vacation in the next month. The brand is DIG Corp. Same as a lot of other drip equipment I've been buying and really happy with.
Now up to at least four pumpkins, possibly more I haven't seen yet. Not bad for June! For the most part, things are looking really good. I have lost a couple of the saplings in the front yard. Think to salt, because they were getting enough water. Maybe they'll recover but I don't know yet.
I still need to spread more gypsum. Have a lot left which I haven't dissolved yet. Get to it in the next week.
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