Water Saving Tips

Outdoor Water Saving Tips

Regularly check for broken or misaligned sprinklers through each season to ensure maximum efficiency
Locate your master water shut-off valve (if there is one)
Reduce water waste/runoff by shortening irrigation cycles. Water should not run down driveways or sidewalks
Use a broom to clean driveways or walkways instead of water
Install drip irrigation for tree roots, shrubs, and flowers
If hand watering, always use a shut-off nozzle
Most lawns only need watering 3 days a week in the Spring and Summer, and 2 days a week in Fall and Winter

Adding mulch around trees, shrubs and ground cover helps prevent erosion, reduce water lost to evaporation, and provide insulation
Avoid planting turf in hard to water areas such as slopes, as well as isolated strips along sidewalks
Group plants with similar water needs together or place them on the same irrigation cycle
Test the moisture of your soil using a screwdriver; soil should be dry before next watering