Following the watering restrictions of two days per week between 4pm and 10am is a good effort (and let's not forget that it's mandatory!), but it's only the tip of what you can do to help conserve water and, at the same time, save yourself some money.
Here are 4 easy steps to create an efficient lawn sprinkler system:
1. Water your lawn like a winner!
Watering your lawn in the early morning or early evening minimizes evaporation and waste. Lawns only need watering once every three to five days in the summer and once every seven to 14 days in the winter. A hearty rain can eliminate the need for watering for up to two weeks!
2. Make tuna cans do double duty!
Lawns only need about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of water at a time. TO determine how long it takes your irrigation system to put out a half inch of water, place tuna cans around the yard to measure the water collected in a half hour. Spread several cans around your yard to test for even distribution of water.
3. Sprinkle your yard with care!
Install water-efficient sprinkler heads and a rain sensor switch to override your system when it rains. Check timing device settings regularly. Install soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems for planting beds with shrubs and flowers. Make sure you are watering your plants and not he street or driveway!
4. Celebrate your surroundings!
Landscape with drough-tolerant ornamental grasses, plants, and trees. Group plants together based on similar water needs. Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
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