Irrigation Articles


In Pinellas, our soil is a fine sand – which many believe makes it impossible to grow a good lawn. However, golf greens are 100% sand. The most limiting factor of the sandy soils of Pinellas County is they have little to no water-holding capacity. Pinellas soils need a constant, regular supply of water (irrigation) for a St Augustine lawn to thrive.

How to set up your irrigation system timer or controller to water your lawn enough to keep it alive, green and healthy and follow water restrictions


Why does Pinellas County, FL have water restrictions when there is no shortage of well or reclaimed water? I wrote SWFWMD to find out why.


Can Pinellas County, FL government officials restrict, shut off or turn off reclaimed water to its customers?


How much, how often and when are the three most asked questions about watering a lawn. This articles explains why watering in the evening is best for Pinellas County St Augustine lawns.

Which water source is best to irrigate a St Augustine lawn: Reclaimed Water, Pond water, Lake water, well water or potable water (city water)?

How to tell chinch bugs and fungus from water stress in this short video from Rick Orr, agronomist and owner operator  APL Lawn Spraying St Petersburg, FL


Watering a St Augustine lawn often will keep it green and healthy during dry weather or drought. How often and how long should you water?


Why does SWFWMD restrict wells for lawn watering (irrigation)? I recently wrote SWFWMD to find out the answer to this question.