Science · Turfgrasses
Ornamental Landscape
A land-use label, not a species or uniform irrigation hydrozone.
Mixed landscape management category
Profile
- Composition
- Inventory trees, shrubs, ground covers and turf
- Hydrozones
- Group plants by water requirement
- Roots
- Established woody roots may extend beyond beds
- Soil
- Mulch and amendments change sensor response
Water & soil targets
- Moisture (VWC)
- Site-calibrated; measure field capacity and dry-down
- Salinity tolerance
- Depends on individual species and soil EC
- Drought tolerance
- Depends on plant palette and establishment
Calibrate sensors in the actual root zone; account for mowing, rooting depth, seasonal growth and drainage before adjusting irrigation.
Problems to watch
- Incompatible irrigation needs
- Root-zone compaction
- Salt buildup
Stress signs
- Wilt confined to one species
- Yellowing near emitters
- Leaf-margin scorch
Where you'll find it
- Landscape inventory
- Hydrozone planning
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All Science profilesGeneral agronomic guidance and typical ranges; actual targets vary by site, soil, climate and season.