Outdoor Water Management

During the warm summer months, water use can double.

Maintain a vibrant landscape and reduce your water use with these ideas:

• ^{Adjust your sprinklers  - dont water the sidewalk.} 
• ^{Water early in the morning (before 10a.m) or in the evening (after 6 p.m.) minimize evaporation.} 
• ^{Set it, but don’t forget it!  Manual or automatic ...adjust your watering schedules for the season.} 
• ^{Water established lawns about 1 inch per week How much? Check the Weekly Watering Number.}
• ^{Inspect your irrigation system for leaks, broken lines or blockages.}  
• ^{Replace turf with native plants and grasses and rain gardens.}
• ^{Group plants. Creating “watering zones” in your garden will give each group the water it requires.}
• ^{Add a shut-off nozzle to your garden hose.}
• ^{Adjust your mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn provides shade to the roots.}
• ^{Apply the amount of water slowly so your soil can absorb.} 

_{Source: conserveh2o.org}