Enjoy a greener, healthier yard all year long with the push of a button.
In the greater San Antonio area, where summers are hot and winters are mild, your lawn and garden’s watering needs can vary greatly throughout the year. Fortunately, the seasonal adjust setting on your irrigation controller can help keep your landscape thriving without wasting water.
This feature allows you to easily adapt your watering schedule without manually changing each zone’s runtime. Instead, you can adjust all zones at once based on a percentage you set.
Here’s how seasonal adjust works.
- At 100%, a 10-minute zone will water for 10 minutes.
- At 80%, the same zone will water for 8 minutes.
This simple adjustment ensures your plants get the right amount of water based on the season.
When to use it
Spring and fall: Set it to 70-90%, as cooler temperatures reduce water demand.
Summer: Use it at 100% to meet hydration needs during scorching Texas heat, but make sure it’s only set to run on your watering day.
Winter: During mild San Antonio winters, just turn the system off and run it once a month to conserve water and avoid overwatering. Or reduce it to 10-20%.
Why it matters
Using seasonal adjust saves water, lowers your utility bills, and ensures a healthier landscape. With droughts and water restrictions common in the area, this setting helps you stay efficient while maintaining curb appeal.
How to adjust it
Most controllers have a seasonal adjust button or menu. Select the appropriate percentage for the season and you’re set!
