Living in Arizona is going to create some difficulties because, let's face it, AZ is constantly in a drought.
Easy fixes to watering less:
-Turn your watering time on for less all together! 9 times out of 10, homeowners are letting that water run way more than necessary and being wasteful
- Pay attention to the weather, if it's raining, turn off your automatic sprinkler system. Yes it's convenient to have those but do not let them water while it is raining
-During the cooler months of the year cut back on how often you water, every other day to every other other day if possible.
-During the hot middle months of the year, water daily and syringe small amounts during the day if necessary to keep grass cool. Be aware that if you syringe your turf during the hot day, apply enough so not to burn the turf.
-Water in the early morning when it is cool, yet never if it is freezing. If you can water in the early morning and during the cooler times of the day, this will not allow for excess water to evaporate into the air.
-Depending on spring conditions, and if possible, "stress" your lawn in the early spring (when temperatures are still rather cool but photosynthesis is occurring). Do not water it if possible, wait til grass turns a grayish color but do not let it die and turn brown. By stressing the turf, roots will grow deeper seeking for water and because roots grow deeper in the spring when water availability below is higher, in the hot months, roots will be deeper allowing for deeper and better water uptake.
-Last but not least, if you are going to install an irrigation system (a sprinkler system) make sure it is properly installed and functions efficiently (aka- you don't want large sections spraying your the side of your home, a fence, or a gravel ground cover.)
Now go look at your watering plan!
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