The video below will help walk you through the setup of a smart watering program in the B-Hyve app. How to test your B-hyve sprinkler system zones Back to Support pageTags: b-hyve, B-hyve App, program, SmartWatering
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Welcome to B-hyve Advanced Settings. This is the perfect place to learn how Smart Watering works, discover ways to save even more water, and achieve the best possible results for your landscape. Most of the Advanced Settings can be changed using the standard Smart Watering Settings, but two settings – Efficiency and Management Allowed Depletion…Read More »
Different types of soil can hold different amounts of water. B-hyve adjusts your watering schedule based on the specific type of soil in this zone. Perform a ribbon test to know the type of soil in your yard. Here is a visual guide for the Soil Ribbon Test: Clay Clay is typically heavy with…Read More »
Cool Season Turf Cool Season Turf is found in areas that have hot summers and freezing temperatures in the winter. These grasses grow best between 60-80 degrees f (15-26 degrees c) and most of their growth is in the spring and fall. Examples of Cool Season Turf: • Kentucky bluegrass • Perennial Ryegrass • Tall…Read More »
The amount of sunlight your plants are exposed to has a large impact on the water needs of the plants. Be careful to not underestimate the amount of sun exposure as this might cause damage to your plants. To estimate the amount of sun exposure in this zone begin when the sun has first fully…Read More »
The amount of slope in your zone can impact the amount of water lost due to run-off. If not absorbed fast enough, water applied on a slope will flow downhill. This will cause too much water at the bottom of a hill and too little at the top. To solve this, you can estimate the…Read More »