How to Use irrigation in a Sentence

irrigation

noun
  • The goal of irrigation is to wet plant roots, not leaves.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Likewise, do not mow when the lawn is wet from dew or irrigation.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
  • Avoid over-irrigation and check for leaks.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
  • Italy wants them for crop irrigation in the spring and summer.
    — Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Check irrigation systems for leaks and add drip hoses to beds.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Be sure irrigation lines are under the mulch, not on top.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Aim for ½ to 1 inch of water a week from irrigation and rain.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The best way to manage irrigation is to check the soil with your finger.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • The course needs repairs to bridges and dams that are a key part of the irrigation system.
    — Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2023
  • Those are the plants that grow with little to no need for irrigation in your garden.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The best way to water is with drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Too much water with irrigation and rains can lead to rot problems.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
  • Water by drip irrigation rather than overhead to keep the leaves dry.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Don't turn off your irrigation system or bring in lawn sprinklers too soon this fall.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • From there, the irrigation and plants were installed.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The sedan then crashed into a concrete irrigation box and caught fire.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
  • This would be the main source of irrigation, fed by the roof gutters and a rain chain hanging from the house.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses at the soil level.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Make sure to water hydrangeas at the base or roots with drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Deep irrigation leads to deeper root growth.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • If lots of rain is in the forecast, be prepared to adjust or turn off your irrigation.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Many landscapes are installed with the irrigation timer set to go off three times a week for a few minutes.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Tomatoes grow best with about an inch of water a week from rainfall or irrigation.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
  • But with that control comes the need for much more irrigation compared to field growing trees.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
  • When there is a lack of rain, these eggs can survive thanks to human irrigation practices.
    — Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Living wall systems often have a drip line at the top for irrigation.
    — Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Don't turn your irrigation system on until the risk of freezing has passed in spring.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Bees don’t need a lot of mud, so normal irrigation of your plants should provide an ample amount.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024
  • Get a rain gauge and supplement irrigation as spring rains slow over the summer months.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

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