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1 huinscape I p a Ip.p Welcome! r March 30, 2017 Water Conservation N S (..ala ia.a We ve got a jam packed program planned M4INSCAPE /?; I

2 Ia Iata M4INSCAPE Jeff Snyder, Director of Agronomy Certified Irrigation Contractor Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor EPA Water Sense Partner Florida Water Star Accredited Professional Florida Certified Horticulture Professional Over 30 years of Green Industry experience Joined Mainscape December 2009,i4, l i SS,.4 J;, t.b iia Ipia /MINSCAPE Dr. Stephanie Parker, Regional Director of Agronomy Doctor of Plant Medicine Certified Arborist Over 25 years of Green Industry experience Joined Mainscape August 2014

3 M4INSCAPE Zane Stoneman, Regional Irrigation Manager Certified Irrigation Contractor Certified Irrigation Technician EPA Water Sense Partner Florida Water Star Accredited Professional Florida Certified Horticulture Professional Over 20 years of Green Industry Experience Joined Mainscape December Ageflda Explanation of Demand Plant Soil Relationship Distribution Uniformity Options Florida Friendly Landscaping Florida-Friendly Landscaping ROGRAM

4 a MIINSCAPE. How much water does the landscape need? a- Evapotranspiration (ET) M4INScAPE. The landscape s demand for water Wi 1 sj. _41

5 Understand and meet water demand of the landscape Water Management iwinscape. a U C a 2 0 Florida-Friendly 71 Agenda V Plant Soil Relationship V Explanation of Demand rug a on mdnlh LandscapIngTMpRoGRAM W4

6 Other Considerations: M1&PE. -n,, -,--- Sand SOIL... Clay S thatmakeupsoil b& r Three texture classes Silt a 43-h M4INSCAPE. J

7 Texture Class Avail. Water In./ln. Coefficient Crop Plant water requirement Not all plants are the same! Other Considerations: M4APE. Remember 1! M4INSCAPE. 1 Foot of Soil Holds 1 Inch of Water Clay 0.17 Silty Clay 0.17 Clay Loam 0.18 Loam 0.17 Sandy Loam 0.12 Loamy Sand 0.08 Sand 0.06 a

8 M4INSCAPE. Roots! 1i Other Considerations: M4INSCAPE. Similar Demand? Shade &Sun Same zone?

9 Other Considerations: M&OAPE. Roots! I Other Considerations: Roots! Md INSOAP E Texture Class Depletion Clay Silty Clay Clay Loam Loam Sandy Loam 50 Loamy Sand 50 Sand 60 Target Depletion is 50%

10 Saturation Field Capacity Maximum Allowable Depletion Permanent Wilting :rdft UF IFAS Stacia Davis, ME EIT %:: ET c Rain t - Satu ration Field Capacity j MaximumAllowable p <.: $ Depletion Permanent Wilting Credit UF WAS Stacia Davis, ME FIT

11 Roots! Other Considerations: M4INSCAPE. How do they affect landscape performance? Watering Restrictions AAPE. I

12 Exercise St. Augustine Turf 4 Root Zone V Explanation of Demand V Plant Soil Relationship May Water/ Inch Soil = 0.33 AW MAD Achieved after 0.16 of ET Maximum Allowable Depletion (MAD) I rmni Jan lb Mar Avg Daily E1 I Days to MAD In Dry 4 Days % % LandscapingPROGRAM 4 Florida-Friendly Agenda V Distribution Uniformity How do they affect landscape performance? Watering Restrictions M4INSCAPE.

13 Sprinkler Spacing M4INSCAPE. a overlap correct sprinkler Example of t. Sprinkler Spacing a third of rain curtain less their throw distance equal to the radius of be spaced a First third & last effective btj I M4INSCAPE. b a eoftht 4. I Sprinklers must I

14 Sprinkler Spacing hwrape. / sq I I I 6 I) Sprays Rotors Drip 50% 70% 90% What type of irrigation is most efficient? M4INSCAPE improver sprinkler overlap Example of

15 How much water does each deliver in an hour? M4INSCAPE ala ajar Alternative Spray Head Nozzles M4INSCAPE ala Lia 1 2 r Sprays 1.5 Rotors 5 Drip 1 Traditional Precision Nozzle 1.5! Hr Sprays Nozzle 1/3 LESS Water 2/ Water Rotating Nozzle Great for Spray Rotor Combos 1 /Hr.5 /Hr

16 a M4INSCAPE. _zz-,- Distrihution Vnitormitv GOOD UNIFORMITY (NEVER PERFECT) a M4INSCAPE. Depth of Water POOR UNIFORMITY Depth of Watei

17 M4INSCAPE. Densogram 20-25% UNiformity M4INSCAPE. What effects UNIFORMITY?

18 DON T GROW! V Wrong Nozzles V Crooked Heads _ J - V V V Vt Vt Broken Heads Leaking Heads Blocked Heads Low Heads Lack of Coverage r 1rJ ct 1t44 a IRRIGATION SYSTEMS M4INSCAPE. Md INSOAPE. a

19 I Question a is... Poor Uniformity = Poor Landscape Increase Run Time Fix II or M4INSCAPE. M4INSCAPE. S A ItF.3.. a*w4 kd 4ã Lr -. How do you want landscape to perform? i,

20 M4INSCAPE. Turf Quality Ideal 7 6 Kings Point avg with enhancement Acceptable 5 Dead or Dormant % 70%... t_1 50% 30% Kings Point avg w/o enhancement Waler Use (Percentage of Maximum ET) Without action performance will decline due to decreased water If you... Planned to travel... Do you have a cell phone from 1987? I M4tAPE. How about a computer? 1

21 Agenda V Explanation of Demand V Plant Soil Relationship V Distribution Uniformity V Options Florida-Friendly Landscaping ROGRAM ala laip M4INSCAPE OPPORTUNITY TO SUSTAIN LANDSCAPE PERFORMANCE THROUGH IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS Zane Stoneman, CIC, CIT Regional Irrigation Manager

22 Ornffinl Complete Original Audit- ithotalreadydohe Restore to original install! Coverage Raising sprinklers Straigbtening sprinklers Move sprinklers Landscape Warranty - M4INSOAPE. ( N I - t.-- a -; pa Option 2 Replace 4 sprinklers witb 0 UF recommends St. Augustine lawns maintained Sprinklers only reach over grass inst after mowing

23 ONffinS Hello lit zones with sprays and rotors MIINSCAPE. Rotor sprinkler delivers 0.5 per bour Spray sprinkler delivers 1.5 per hour 3K Zone run time often splits the two Causes spray areas to be wet Rotor areas to be dry High efficiency nozzles cost effective --4 Option 4 Separation 01 turl and shrubs Redesign of system for increased efficiency Additional zones would be added High efficiency drip (micro) irrigation could be used in plant areas Highly recommended by UF & Irrigation Association

24 M4INSCAPE. 011fl0115 Check valves I Pressure regulating sprinklers Check Valves Reduces wasted water during start up and shut down of spflnklers [liminates low bead drainage [speciaflv effective on large zones Pressure Regulation Largest water waster Causes sprinkler to operate at optimum pressure increasing precipitation rate Decreases water lost from broken sprinkler I Agenda V Explanation of Demand V Plant Soil Relationship V Distribution Uniformity V Options V Florida Friendly Landscaping : b1!) A flepil ci Wale, 1t L :t. It 1 W w Florida-Friendly I j LandscapingTMPRaGRAM 0 I - L

25 :4 ala Ipip M4INSCAPE RIGHT PLANT-RIGHT PLACE DROUGHT-TOLERANT SPECIES Dr. Stephanie Parker, D.RM. Regional Director of Agronomy

26 NOAA Global Surface Temperature M4&PE. at idh 3 C, lab no iao loto 970 l93 1Q TAM Global surface temperature in 2016 was the highest on record since official records began in 1880 It was the 3 year in a row to set a new heat record and the 5th time the heat record has been broken since Climate Chan ge --I M4INScAPE. Increase in warm, dry weather reduces freshwater availability Less capture of runoff from rain More evaporation of surface water (ponds, lakes, rivers, other reservoirs) Less groundwater recharge - lower aquifer levels

27 Plant Selection Right Plant Right Place 4?q. MIINSCAPE. a- a M4INSCAPE. Florida Friendly Landscaping PROGRAM - 6k TM H Right Plant-Right Place Using low maintenance plants Environmentally sustainable practices

28 Florida-Friendly LandscapingTMpRoGRAM eel M4INSCAPE. PLANT DATABASE - Contains nearly 380 trees, palms, flowers, groundcovers, shrubs, grasses and vines recommended by University of Florida Horticultural Experts. Florida-Friendly LandscapingtM PROGRAM a M4IN$CAPE. NATIVE OR NON-NATIVE??? Native AND Non native plants that: Require little water or fertilizer Low maintenance Attract Wildlife

29 ,WINSCAPE. Florida-Friendly Plant Database Please select a category and location Build Your Plant List Now 1tJngkfornpcifteiiiani Step it Stan by selecting a Florida region and a plant category you would like to search. Florida Region (select one) North Florida Central Florida ü South Florida Plant Type (select one) Flowers (Annuals & Perennials) Shrubs Trees Palms/Palm-like Groundeovers -a Vines Grasses 7 HELP NEXT Plant Step 2: M4INSCAPE. Florida-Friendly Plant Database Search Criteria Select the criteria below that match the conditions of the areas you are landscaping. Remember select the right plants for the right place for greatest success. Click on the help button below if you need more information to guide your search. Plant Category: Shrubs Native Plants Only: Light Range: * Soil Moisture: * Soil Texture: * Salt Tolerance: * * Required fields Yes No Sun I Partial Shade Shade Any Clay v Sandy Loam Any High Medium Low g Not Applicable Any? HELP - FIND PLANTS

30 Natives a M4INScAPE. fp:. AS 4!r Simpson s Stopper -3 I. 2. Sweet Acacia 1 I Devil s Walkingstick Non Native a M4INSCAPE. I 1- t. Bush Daisy Yesterday-todaytomorrow Texas Sage

31 - habitat -. ttardlncta - ln aske - Perennial: 1 ( onacarplis eret-tnc Buttonwood Other names: Sil cr B,ttton. ood Mature Size M4tAPE. nd a.0 i t:--j - Optimal Light: : Gmnih Rita: Light Rangy:. S., N1,,is lt,rc. 4 V,lldllfr: NatIve: Drought Tolerance: High N A Stats.,.: NjA Cc,mmcniw: - -r.c while-cream flos.cn in spring; sllcr leaved ft.mi moru susceptible to ; sooty mold and insect prnl,lcms. do mm plant in marl soil; high wind : rctslancc; good over and nesting for wildlife Mature itdght: Mature Spread: Soil iciture: Soil pit: Sail Tolerance: Zone: G Mcdtum 5-50 ft 5-21) ft. Any Slightly acidic. Slightly alkaline. Atkatinc High tub-it r A f II < 1-7 HELP -, PSINI

32 Q&A t Question: Will all Florida-Friendly plants in the database work for the selected site conditions at Kings Point? Answer: general. No. The search criteria are very There is no search option for soil ph Some are highly susceptible to pests and/or disease Soil quality can affect plant success Q&A AItPE. Question: Do I need to hand water Florida- Friendly plants after planting? Answer: Yes. Not Even all Florida-Friendly plants are drought tolerant. drought tolerant plants need good soil moisture during root establishment.

33 Summary... How do r you want landscape to perform? v-p :Iimte change M4INSCAPE. Summary... Action is required to sustain current landscape performance Option 1 Complete original audit if not already completed Option 2 Replace 4 sprinklers with 6 Option 3 Retrofit zones with sprays and rotors Option 4 Separation of turf & plants Option 5 Check valve I pressure regulating sprinklers Option 6 Florida Friendly Landscaping

34 Ippj M4INSCAPE Thank You! iris