Landscape Irrigation

This fact sheet from Utah State University Extension offers practical guidance for homeowners on conserving water through efficient irrigation strategies, with a focus on drip irrigation systems. It explains how to reduce water waste in landscapes by unde...

The documents provide guidelines for preserving trees during and after lawn removal, emphasizing the risks of improper turf removal and irrigation changes that can lead to tree decline. They outline best practices for protecting tree roots, adjusting irri...

Soil salinity is a measure of the total amount of soluble salt in soil. As salinity levels increase, plants extract water less easily from soil, aggravating water stress conditions. High soil salinity can also cause nutrient imbalances, result in the accu...

Due to water costs, and increasing water demands, gardeners need to be concerned about conservation. One effective way to conserve water is by utilizing drip irrigation.

The use of fertigation for field and horticultural crops is increasing in Utah. Fertigation can be an effective method for improving nutrient stewardship and improving crop yield and quality. Keys to successful fertigation include irrigation system mainte...

Irrigation system maintenance is necessary to ensure the most efficient water application. Efficient irrigation is important because over two-thirds of the total water used by the average Utah home is applied to the landscape.

This quick reference is a basic summary of irrigation water quality sampling recommendations and procedures.

The goal of most irrigation system design and management is to provide all plants in an irrigated area with equal access to water. In this fact sheet, we explain major causes of uneven water distribution in sprinkler and drip irrigation systems and sugges...

Salts are a natural part of our arid zone soils, but they can be managed—good results always start with good information!

Soil salinity is a measure of the total amount of soluble salt in soil. As salinity levels increase, plants extract water less easily from soil, aggravating water stress conditions. High soil salinity can also cause nutrient imbalances, result in the accu...

There is a wide range of methods available to monitor soil moisture. When selecting a sensor, consider the advantages and disadvantages as well as what will work with your soil. Maintenance, skill level, and cost should also factor into your decision. If ...

The goal of turfgrass irrigation is to maintain quality by replacing water lost to the atmosphere from the soil by evaporation, and from leaf surfaces by transpiration.

If you are connected to a municipal system, your water is probably categorized as “culinary or municipal water” and is used for everything from drinking and bathing to washing the car to watering tomatoes. However the Utah Division of Water Rights takes a...

Knowing how much water to apply to the landscape can be a challenge and is one reason many Utah landscapes are over-irrigated. One source of information that water managers frequently use to minimize over-application of water and dial in the water needs o...

Salts are naturally occurring, soluble minerals in areas where soil evaporation and plant water use (or transpiration) are both high, and precipitation is low. In that scenario, dissolved minerals concentrate over time as the extraction of essentially pu...

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (10 inches of annual rainfall in Beaver County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (14 inches of annual rainfall in Blanding) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (17.25 inches of annual rainfall in Brigham City. 17.80 inches in Tremonton) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (17 inches of annual rainfall in Cache County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (6-8 inches of annual rainfall in Carbon County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (24 inches of annual rainfall in Davis County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8.4 inches of annual rainfall in Duchesne County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (5.5 to 8.5 inches of annual rainfall in Emery County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (15 inches of annual rainfall in Fillmore) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8 - 10 inches of annual rainfall in Garfield County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (6 inches of annual rainfall in Hanksville) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (10.6 inches of annual rainfall in Iron County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants. Since landscape irrigation is the single largest residential use of water, effic...

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (14.7 inches of annual rainfall in Juab County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants. Since landscape irrigation is the single largest residential use of water, effic...

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8 - 10 inches of annual rainfall in Kane County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8 inches of annual rainfall in Millard County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (10 inches of annual rainfall in Moab) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants. Since landscape irrigation is the single largest residential use of water, efficiently us...

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8 inches of annual rainfall in Monticello) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (18 inches of annual rainfall in Morgan County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Landscape irrigation is the single largest residential use of water. Efficiently using that water is a very effective way of doing your part to conserve water for the future.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (13.4 inches of annual rainfall in Salt Lake County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (10 inches of annual rainfall in Sanpete County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8.12 inches of average annual precipitation, KSVC radio, 1893-2005) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (14 inches of annual rainfall in Summit County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (19 inches of annual rainfall in Tooele County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8 inches of annual rainfall in Uintah County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (14.5 inches of annual rainfall in Utah County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (16 inches of annual rainfall in Wasatch County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (8 inches of annual rainfall in Washington County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Landscape irrigation is the single largest residential use of water. The efficient use of that water is a very effective way of conserving precious water resources.

Our arid climate and low annual precipitation (17.6 inches of annual rainfall in Weber County) make supplemental irrigation an essential requirement for many landscape plants.

Research report for a multi-year, multi-site, turfgrass evapotranspiration study using drainage lysimeters in Utah. Including the development of crop coefficients for modeling evapotranspiration with the American Society of Civil Engineers' Standardized R...