How to use your Water Right soil probe

How Much Water?

To use water Wisely, water only through the plants root depth. To know if your irrigation time has done that, use the soil probe after an irrigation cycle. Adjust the time of watering based on what is learned by using the Water Right Soil Probe.

80% of plant problems are the result of over-watering!!!

 Our instructions are simple:

1. Turn off automatic sprinklers.
2. Use the soil probe to determine whether or not there is moisture in the root zone.
 3.When the root zone starts to dry out...irrigate.

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Simply push the Water Right Soil Probe into any planting area.  Twist slightly and pull out. If it will not go in, the soil is too dry or compacted. Try another location, or it's time to water. After inspecting soil sample, eject the soil core by pushing it up from the bottom with your index finger, and tapping the probe gently on the side of your foot, or ground.

If your soil is typically very gravely
or compacted, try using the
Water Right "Probe Step".

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What to look for...

Dry on Top / Wet Below

Dry on top / Wet below

 This is the most common finding. If the soil looks dry on top, from the sun, it is thought that it's time to water. Use the probe to check the moisture in the plant's root zone before turning on the water

*Picture shows ample moisture in the root zone*

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              Wet Below the Roots

Wet below the roots

While rains can move water deep into the soil, well past plant roots. Consistent watering below the root zone only wastes water. Use the soil probe to measure the root and moisture depth. 

   Picture shows severe over watering.
(Muddy soil on top, and very shallow root depth)

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Dry on Top / Dry Below

Dry on top / Dry below

 Observe the plants, if they have begun to show signs of stress, watering was needed sooner. However, if there are no signs of stress or wilting, you can see how long to let the soil dry before watering.

  (In this case, the turf is still very green, the water can remain off)

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Typical Root Depths

Turfgrasses                         4-6"
Groundcovers                      6-12"
Trees and Shrubs                  6-18"

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