USDA Zone Irrigation Guides

Find the right sprinkler system and watering schedule for your USDA hardiness zone.

Every USDA zone has different irrigation requirements — cold zones need freeze-rated systems and compressed-air blowouts; hot zones need drip irrigation and ET-based smart controllers. Select your zone below for a tailored guide.

All Guides

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 3 — Cold

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 3 (MN, ND, ME).

MN, ND, ME

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 4 — Cool

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 4 (WI, MI, NY).

WI, MI, NY

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 5 — Temperate Cool

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 5 (IL, OH, PA).

IL, OH, PA

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 6 — Temperate

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 6 (VA, KY, TN).

VA, KY, TN

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 7 — Mild

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 7 (NC, AR, TX north).

NC, AR, TX north

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 8 — Warm

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 8 (GA, AL, TX south).

GA, AL, TX south

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 9 — Hot

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 9 (CA, AZ, FL).

CA, AZ, FL

ZONE GUIDE USDA Zone 10 — Very Hot

Sprinkler system recommendations, watering schedules and seasonal tips for Zone 10 (S. FL, S. CA, HI).

S. FL, S. CA, HI