@RoseBlush1
If you are below freezing then you would not need to water, right. I read that perennials do not need any water if the temperature is below 40° because they are dormant. Would it be possible to ammend the soil with some vermiculite or something like that which would retain water better? Do people in your area use moisture crystals?
I am glad you got that fire thing done. Lots of people do not realize they are adding fuel to the fire when they plant things so close to the house. I have also heard of fire resistant plants but cannot remember what they are. LOL.
By the way, I am no sprinkler expert but last year and because as you know necessity is the mother of invention. I purchased two "T" joints one for the front and one for the back spigot and this allowed me to have four hoses hooked up all the time and at the end of one hose is the regular spray handle but the others can have a sprinkler head and can be moved around. I do not have a timer and do not have plans for a timer but I use my kitchen timer and just let them run for 15-30 minutes depending on how hot it is.
Then I can move them around to different spots and turn them on again. It was wonderful for me because I did not have to stand there for a whole hour and even then it was not enough. This way you can do something while the stuff is getting watered. My sprinkler gadgets are cheap, just 6.99 at HD or Lowe's. In the link mine are similar to #4 and can be set to water half circles or full circles up to about 25-30 feet. #back saver, #time saver. Hope this helps!
http://www.orbitonline.com/pro...
