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Did you know that 35% to 50% of water used for residential irrigation is wasted? You don’t have to drown in high water bills for the sake of a green lawn. Call JEA’s LawnSmart experts toll free at 1-866-664-8644 to schedule an appointment. Our experts will visit your home and show you how to get a green, beautiful lawn without the extra costs caused by overwatering.

In addition to determining an irrigation schedule tailor made for your landscape, our experts will show you how to:

• Check your water meter for leaks
• Program the irrigation controller
• Inspect your rotor and sprayer heads for interference, alignment and damage
• Ensure your rain or moisture sensor is functioning properly

Always remember the basics:

• Water…
  • 2 days per week during April through October
  • 1 day per week during November through March
• No watering between 10 am – 4 pm
• Use Waterwise Landscaping Principles (Downloadable Waterwise PDF )
  1. Plant and Design
  2. Obtain a Soil Analysis
  3. Choose Proper Plants
     • Search the Plant Database
     • Florida’s Plant Communities
  4. Use Turf Wisely
  5. Irrigate Efficiently
  • Irrigation System Installation
  6. Use Mulches
  7. Perform Proper Maintenance

Additional References:

• Websites to most popular irrigation controllers
  • Rainbird
  • Toro
  • Hunter
  • Irritrol
  • Acclima
    

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