Samples of Irrigation Schedules

Many homeowners request irrigation schedules to help them program their traditional controllers. Any schedule provided needs to be adjusted based on the type of watering device, soil, slope and plants.

The tables below are samples of controller settings that may be successful in the Santa Clarita Valley. These tables assume that your irrigation system works efficiently, and that you have resolved any common irrigation issues.

Keep in mind that with the clay soil that is prevalent in the Santa Clarita Valley, "cycling and soaking," turning the controller on for a recommended number of minutes several times an hour apart, results in deeper watering and a healthier root system.

Sample Controller Settings - Santa Clarita

Turf Grass (Pop-up Spray)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 2 3 2 1
Start Times per Day 3 4 3 2
Minutes per Station 5 5 5 5
Total Minutes per Day 15 20 15 10
Total Minutes per Week 30 60 30 10

 

Sample Controller Settings - Santa Clarita

Shrubs (Pop-up Spray)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 1 3 2 Off
Start Times per Day 2 2 2 Off
Minutes per Station 3 3 3 Off
Total Minutes per Day 6 6 6 Off
Total Minutes per Week 6 18 12 Off

 

Sample Controller Settings - Santa Clarita

Drip (Moderate Water Use Plants)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 1 3 2 Off
Start Times per Day 1 1 1 Off
Minutes per Station 20 20 20 Off
Total Minutes per Day 20 20 20 Off
Total Minutes per Week 20 60 40 Off