So I just installed my new Rachio controller and set up my zones and a flex daily schedule, but I'd like some tips on what I may need to do to "tune" the system to it's optimal water-saving potential while keeping the lawn looking green.
So far, I've set up my zones with the type of irrigation head, my best-guess of soil type, amount of slope, and sun exposure. I also set up a single "Flex Daily" schedule to include all my zones, and allowed wind and freeze skips. I see there are lots of settings in the app to fine-tune each zone, but I'm curious what others have found to be the best approach.
For reference, my yard is 5 zones. It's a "developed" lot with lots of fill in the front half to create a walk-out to the back yard. The 2 front yard zones are basically flat, but tend to dry out quickly. I assume that's because the developer didn't put enough top soil in the finished grade. The sides are moderately sloped, face west, and also dry out pretty quickly. The back yard seems to be decent soil (loam), is flat, and tends to stay cooler and more moist. All areas get full sun, more or less.
