examples of adaptive management

Plant Care: Instead of shearing shrubs every two weeks “because that’s the schedule,” you prune only as needed to support healthy growth.

Irrigation: Instead of sticking to a fixed schedule, you shorten runtimes after a wet month to save water.

Irrigation

Plant Care

Mowing: Adjust mowing height and frequency. Turf grows more quickly when temperatures are mild and moisture is available in spring and fall. Hot, dry conditions in summer slow growth.

Weed Management: Shifting from broad chemical use to targeted control once you see where infestations occur after scouting the site.

Weed Management

Mowing