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- Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and
not the house, sidewalk, or street.
- Plant during the spring or fall when the watering requirements are lower.
- Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.
- Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are
cooler and winds are lighter.
- Divide your watering cycle into shorter periods to reduce runoff and allow for better absorption
every time you water.
- We're more likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don't forget to check outdoor faucets,
pipes, and hoses for leaks.
- Only water your lawn when needed. You can tell this by simply walking across your lawn. If you
leave footprints, it's time to water.
- Use the sprinkler for larger areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.
- Install a rain shut-off device on your automatic sprinklers to eliminate unnecessary watering.
- Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to the roots where it's needed.
- Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the heads in
good shape.
- Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes.
- Make sure you know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save gallons
of water and damage to your home if a pipe were to burst.
- Teach your family how to shut off your automatic watering systems. Turn sprinklers off if the
system is malfunctioning or when a storm is approaching.
- Use a screwdriver as a soil probe to test soil moisture. If it goes in easily, don't water. Proper
lawn watering can save thousands of gallons of water annually.
- Adjust your watering schedule each month to match seasonal weather conditions and landscape
requirements.
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