Irrigation Management
Commercial Irrigation Management in Northeast Florida:
Expert Irrigation Management for Commercial Properties
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.