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Based on City of Frisco weather station data, no watering is recommended this week.
Time of day watering guidelines apply now that it's Daylight Savings Time (DST). Irrigation controllers should be adjusted for the time change. Do not set controllers to run between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Running your sprinklers in the early morning and evening helps minimize water loss due to evaporation.
Watering Schedule Map - Set Your Controller - Cycle & Soak Watering - Free Sprinkler Checkup
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Join us for these FREE Events & Workshops! Space is limited. Learn more and register with the links below
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One of the nice things about living in Frisco is the abundance of trees, and all of the shade they provide. Who doesn’t love finding a cool, shady spot to relax in and watch the world go by? Unfortunately, the thing we love about trees is also the thing that drives us crazy- the shade! Grass just won’t grow in it, and it is no fun sitting in, or staring at, a pile of dirt. The big question is, how can we create a beautiful landscape beneath the shade? The answer is simple! Plant shade-loving native and adaptive plants.
The first step is to figure out just how shady your problem area really is, as this will determine what plants will thrive there. Generally, a shady spot gets less than 5 hours of direct sunlight per day, but there are varying degrees of shade as well. Part Sun (2-3 hours without sun), Part Shade (4-5 hours without sun), Full Shade (no direct sun, but still bright), and Dense Shade (no direct sun, dark).
Next, when shopping for plants, read the plant tags in order to select varieties that match your sunlight requirements. Additionally, select plants that thrive in our hardiness zone, 8a.
You may also want to construct a small patio area to thoroughly enjoy your shady spot. In this case, pervious pavers would be a great choice. They allow water to pass through to the soil beneath, and will provide a lovely foundation for building your shaded retreat.
Remember, plan for success by choosing WaterWise shade plants. That way, when the dog days of summer hit, you’ll have it made in the shade.
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You've got questions and our Licensed Irrigators have answers.
This week's question:
Are we still on once-a-week watering schedule?
Answer:
The City uses data from a weather station to calculate watering recommendations. The weather station and rain gauges collect temperature, rainfall an ET. This information is used to determine how much water to apply to your landscape. Most weeks the City recommends 1 day watering or no watering, in some weeks in the Summer 2 days will be recommended.
Kyle Poe, Senior Irrigation Inspector
Want your questions answered? Email us at waterwise@friscotexas.gov.
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Frisco’s Public Works Department celebrates National Public Works Week every May. Public Works employees help maintain a community’s strength by working together to provide an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks, and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid waste, and right-of-way management. Help us celebrate by thanking the Public Works employees who help make Frisco a great place to live!
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GPCD: Frisco's Water Statistics
The average daily water usage per person in Frisco is known as the GPCD. Calculations are obtained by dividing the total number of gallons used in Frisco by our city's population.
This week in Frisco, the GPCD was 173.
Last week, the GPCD was 187.
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2022 Water Quality Report
Frisco water meets with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. Learn more by reviewing the Superior Rating. The City of Frisco is proud to let its customers know they receive safe, high-quality drinking water. Frisco’s water system has an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
To learn more about how Frisco keeps your drinking water clean, check out the City's most recent Progress in Motion video!
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