tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837520495749141418.post6543025730324644429..comments2023-08-17T11:40:27.441-07:00Comments on John's Las Vegas Landscape Tips: Turf Reduction - Problems For Some?John P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539035797600529513noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837520495749141418.post-86270971371782635992011-06-02T14:09:24.904-07:002011-06-02T14:09:24.904-07:00It sounds as though your trees are fairly mature. ...It sounds as though your trees are fairly mature. Therefore, the new drip-type irrigation system should provide a surface wetting pattern that covers a minimum of 70% (ideally 100%) of the existing root zone. Drip emitters should be properly spaced so that their surface wetting patterns overlap producing one large wetting pattern from the trunk outward. If the new irrigation system requires excavation of soil beneath the tree canopy the work should be done by hand to keep root damage to a minimum. Hope this helps. If you feel that you need professional assistance you may contact us at www.horticultureconsultants.comJohn P. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04539035797600529513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837520495749141418.post-85386832570347563492011-06-01T13:58:01.567-07:002011-06-01T13:58:01.567-07:00we are planning a turf conversion and have 3 large...we are planning a turf conversion and have 3 large trees in our front yard. Now I am very nervous about losing them. What specifically should I include in the conversion to protect these trees?wafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683825393440888580noreply@blogger.com