Irrigation Management

Commercial Irrigation Management in Northeast Florida:

Expert Irrigation Management for Commercial Properties

Optimize water use and keep your landscape healthy with Skinner Lawns’ irrigation management programs—built for North Florida’s sandy soils, salty breezes, summer downpours, and long dry spells. Our approach blends science-based scheduling, precision hardware, and strict local compliance to deliver greener results with less water.

Why smart irrigation management matters

Water efficiency without sacrificing appearance

EPA WaterSense best practices show that landscape performance depends on design (plant grouping/hydrozones), efficient hardware, and human management—together these can cut waste dramatically while maintaining high-quality landscapes.

Florida-proven methods.

UF/IFAS guidance emphasizes matching irrigation to plant demand (evapotranspiration, or ET), using microirrigation in beds, and timing applications correctly to improve efficiency and plant health.

Design standards built for our state.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) irrigation and design standards help save significant water and money while protecting natural resources—without giving up curb appeal.

Northeast Florida rules—handled for you

We program controllers to meet regional rules so you stay compliant automatically.

St. Johns River Water Management District (Duval/St. Johns counties)

Non-residential properties water on Tuesdays (and, where applicable, Fridays); watering is limited to no more than ¾ inch per zone and no more than one hour per zone, and is prohibited 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

City of Jacksonville

Local FAQs reiterate the schedule and note penalties for violations; we align your site with these requirements.

What’s included in a Skinner Lawns irrigation program

System audit & benchmarking

Certified procedures (catch-can testing, pressure checks, distribution uniformity) identify leaks, overspray, and coverage gaps—so water reaches plants evenly and predictably.

Smart scheduling and controls

We implement ET-based schedules and, where appropriate, WaterSense-aligned smart controllers that adjust runtimes to weather and plant water use. Results: healthier turf and beds with fewer runoff events.

Hardware optimization

Convert shrub/bed zones to microirrigation (drip/inline emitters) that routinely exceeds 90% application efficiency and keeps foliage dry to reduce disease. Correct mismatched heads/nozzles, set proper arc and throw, add pressure regulation, and replace clogged filters to prevent misting and wind drift.

Hydrozoning & plant-right-place

We group plants by water need and separate turf from beds, aligning with WaterSense and UF/IFAS FFL guidance—so high-need areas get water without overwatering the rest.

Seasonal tuning & reporting

We adjust runtimes for Daylight Saving/Standard Time changes, rainy-season offsets, and drought periods. You receive simple, periodic reports summarizing runtime changes, repairs, and estimated water savings per zone, consistent with EPA WaterSense BMPs.

Benefits You Can Measure

Lower water bills & fewer violations

Through rule-compliant schedules and high uniformity.

Healthier plants and turf

Due to ET-based scheduling, microirrigation in beds, and reduced leaf wetness.

Stronger sustainability story

Aligned with Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and WaterSense best practices.