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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 100 sq ft |
| Plant Type | Vegetables |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Sun Exposure | Partial |
| Rainfall Offset | 0.5 in |
| Water Needed | 0 gal/week |
| Frequency | Every 3 days |
| Per Session | 0 gal |
| Drip Run Time (1 GPH) | 0 min |
| Soaker Hose (30 min) | 0x/week |
| Monthly Cost | $0.00 |
Watering Schedule Calculator: Save Water, Save Money, Grow Healthy Plants
Overwatering wastes money and harms plants. Our watering schedule calculator gives you exact frequency, volume, and cost based on area, plant type, soil, sun, and rainfall.
How to Use the Calculator
- Select area type: lawn, garden, or pots
- Enter square footage
- Choose plant, soil, sun, rainfall
- Get weekly volume, frequency, drip/soaker timing, and cost
Water Needs by Plant Type
| Plant | Inches/Week | Gal per 100 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Cool Season Grass | 1.0–1.5 | 62–93 |
| Warm Season Grass | 0.75–1.25 | 47–78 |
| Vegetables | 1.0–2.0 | 62–124 |
| Flowers | 0.75–1.5 | 47–93 |
| Shrubs/Trees | 0.5–1.0 | 31–62 |
| Succulents | 0.25–0.5 | 16–31 |
Example: 100 sq ft Vegetable Garden
Plant: Vegetables
Soil: Loam
Sun: Partial
Rain: 0.5 in
Need: 1.5 in → 93 gal/week
After rain: 62 gal/week
Frequency: Every 3 days
Drip (1 GPH): 62 min/session
Cost: $1.12/month
Soil Type Impact
- Sandy: Drains fast → water more often
- Loam: Ideal → holds moisture
- Clay: Slow drain → risk of root rot
Drip vs Soaker vs Sprinkler
- Drip: 90% efficient, 1 GPH per emitter
- Soaker: 0.5 gal per ft per 30 min
- Sprinkler: 50% loss to evaporation
Pro Tips
- Water early morning to reduce evaporation
- Use mulch to retain 70% more moisture
- Install rain sensor to skip after rain
- Check soil 2" deep — water if dry
- Use our planting calculator
Common Mistakes
- Daily light watering → shallow roots
- Ignoring rainfall
- Watering in heat of day
FAQs
How deep should I water? 6–8 inches for lawns, 12 inches for veggies.
Can I automate? Yes — use timer + rain sensor.
What about pots? Water when top 1" is dry.
Conclusion
Save up to 50% on water bills and grow healthier plants. Use our free watering schedule calculator weekly.
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