Watering Guidelines for Southwest Florida
This Landscape Watering Guide is for established plants and established grass. These general watering guidelines are designed for conditions in Southwest Florida. Plants need less water during cool or rainy weather. Additional water is needed for new plantings or unusually hot or
humid weather. Water to the outer edge of the plant's canopy and to the depth indicated. Watering frequency will vary depending on the season, plant type, weather, and soil type.
General Watering Guidelines for Southwest Florida
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| Plant Type |
Seasonal Frequency — Days Between Watering |
How Deeply |
Spring
Mar - May |
Summer
May - Oct |
Autumn
Oct - Dec |
Winter
Dec - Mar |
| Trees |
climate adapted |
14-30 days |
7-21 days |
14-30 days |
30-60 days |
24-36 inches |
| High water use |
7-12 days |
7-10 days |
7-12 days |
14-30 days |
24-36 inches |
| Shrubs |
climate adapted |
14-30 days |
7-21 days |
14-30 days |
30-45 days |
18-24 inches |
| High water use |
7-10 days |
2-7 days |
7-10 days |
10-14 days |
18-24 inches |
| Ground Covers |
climate adapted |
14-30 days |
7-21 days |
14-30 days |
21-45 days |
8-12 inches |
| High water use |
7-10 days |
2-5 days |
7-10 days |
10-14 days |
8-12 inches |
| Succulents |
21-45 days |
14-30 days |
21-45 days |
if needed |
8-12 inches |
| Annuals |
1-2 days |
daily water |
1-2 days |
2-3 days |
8-12 inches |
| Summer Season Grass |
1-2 days |
daily water |
1-2 days |
15-30 days |
6-10 inches |
| Winter Season Grass |
2-7 days |
none |
2-7 days |
3-10 days |
6-10 inches |
| These watering guidelines are for established plants (1 year for shrubs, 3 years for trees and at least 1 month for lawn). Drip irrigation times are typically 1½ to 2 hours for each watering. |
There are a number of ways to save water in your landscape, and there are some very good reasons to do so. Over half of household water goes into our landscapes in Southwest Florida, which makes watering efficiently one of the best and easiest ways to save water. Proper watering will keep your landscape plants healthy and beautiful throughout the year.
Be sure and check for current local restrictions before establishing
your watering plan.
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