Lawn Care It's better to water your lawn regularly but deeply, allowing the water to really soak in for a good six inches or more. In hot, dry weather, lawns need a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of water applied once every three days. If the grass doesn't spring back when you walk on it, it's time for a good soak. Landscape Watering Tips for Cooler Weather Lawn watering: Summer grass (Bermuda) - once every 14 days Overseeded cool season grass (rye) – 4x per day for first 7-10 days to germinate, then once every 7-10 days If trees and shrubs are on the same valve: Desert Adapted - once every 24 days High Water Use - once every 11 days   Tree watering: Desert Adapted - once every 27 days High Water Use - once every 12 days   Shrub watering: Desert Adapted - once every 21 days High Water Use - once every 10 days   Groundcover and vine watering: Desert Adapted - once every 21 days High Water Use - once every 10 days   Cacti and succulent watering – if needed Annuals watering - once every 5 days Wildflower watering – once every 1-2 days to germinate, then once every 7 days This information is courtesy of the City of Chander. Click here for more information.

Chandler Rebate Programs Automatic Sprinkler/Irrigation Timer Rebate Program: The irrigation timer rebate amounts to $72, which is split into two parts: $50 for the timer device and $22 for the City of Chandler's irrigation permit and inspection. Residents must first get an irrigation permit and an inspection before receiving the rebate. Call the Water Conservation Office at (480) 782-3580 for more information. Landscaping Rebate Program: Residents who have more than 1,000 square feet of landscapable area and convert or install more than 50% of that area into desert landscaping in both the front and back yards are eligible for a $200 rebate. The landscaping must be inspected by the Water Conservation Specialist before the rebate is awarded. Call the Water Conservation Office at (480) 782-3580 to set up an appointment. For more information on water conservation, click here.

Programming Your Irrigation Timer For the city of Chandler irrigation controller instructional section, click here.  This site includes irrigation timer tutorials and features an interactive watering guide that helps you determine how much water you need for turf, Xeriscape plants and trees, as well as many other water saving tips. Call 480-782-3580 for a free copy of The Complete Guide to Home Water Management - a 48-page guide to help identify water-wasters and determine better water uses.    The City of Chandler is credited as the source for this information.