Water your lawn only when needed, generally once every three days during the summer. Check sprinkler timers and reduce watering times if necessary.
Adjust watering schedule for each season. In fall, unless it’s very hot outside, you can reduce your watering time by half. By December, you can turn off your irrigation system completely.
Check sprinkler heads, valves and drip emitters once a month. Make sure heads are aimed correctly (no matter how much you water it, concrete will not grow).
Water in the early morning. Many irrigation experts feel the best time to water is between midnight and 6 a.m. because evaporation is kept to a minimum.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss and keep weeds down.
Ask your local nursery for the types of plants that will save you water. Water wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Use a broom to sweep off pavement. Using the hose to wash down sidewalks, driveways, and patios, wastes a lot of water and money.
Use a spray nozzle with a shutoff handle on your hose so water doesn’t flow continuously.
