Garden Hose and Portable Hose-End Sprinklers

Image of three different sprinklers on three different green grass lawns

Not all residential homes have an in-ground, automatic irrigation system.  Many folks still use a garden hose and portable hose-end sprinkler. 

 

This irrigation method may be an alternative for smaller areas or lawns. 

  1. Attach a garden hose timer to one end of the hose and the sprinkler to the other end
  2. Attach the timer to the outdoor faucet
  3. Set the timer to water a maximum of ¾” of an inch of water – The timer will stop the flow of water when the pre-set amount of time has expired
  4. Remember...turn off the water at the outdoor faucet when the time has expired

 

HOW DO I SET A GARDEN HOSE TIMER CORRECTLY?

Step-by-step “how to” on calibrating an irrigation system and portable hose-end sprinkler.  Watering Your Florida Lawn

 

WATERING DAYS & TIMES

Outdoor irrigation restrictions also apply to portable hose-end sprinklers

 

Watering Days and Times - Before 10 AM or After 4 PM

 

Address – Property – Days

Even Numbered – Thursday and/or Sunday

Odd Numbered – Wednesday and/or Saturday

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