CC - Agendas - City Council - REGULAR - 12/2/2014

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SPRING RESTART ... ... ... .. Restart is as important as winterization, I Turn on water to the irrigation system at the main valve, Close all manual drain valves. Check the system by running each zone,Look for leaking valves,clogged emitters and nozzles, , . If the system uses a backup battery,replace it with the manufacturer's recommended type. Program each zone for correct run times.Reset timer seasonally to avoid over/under watering. WINTER LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT The unique winter climate of north-central Arizona often requires supplemental irrigation.Freezing temperatures remove humidity from the air.During winter,evergreen plants require more moisture than deciduous plants.Plant roots continue to grow in winter.Therefore,maintaining some soil moisture during the winter months is critical. THE BASICS it Although you may have winterized your irrigation system, you will likely need to irrigate periodically during the winter months, • Monitor soil moisture frequently if soil is dry in the top four inches,irrigate the root zone. • Light snow and rain events may not provide enough moisture to the root zone. • Careful use of automatic irrigation systems may be appropriate provided they are properly re-winterized after each use. • 2—4"of mulch in non-turf areas will reduce soil moisture loss and moderate soil temperature fluctuations. A* Within your landscape there may be several different microclimates.A microdimate is an isolated area that has different climatic conditions than the surrounding area.This can result from several factors such as:shade,wind,reflected heat,northern and southern exposures,etc. ill Familiarize yourself with the unique microclimates within your landscape.Manage different microclimates appropriately. For example,southern exposures should be monitored more frequently for soil moisture content. • For more information and helpful community links. • Water Smart 21 .27".l 100.