10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE WATER OUTSIDE

Water Tips and Facts for Outdoor Use

Water your lawn only when it needs it. A good way to see if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass. If is springs back up when you move, it doesn’t need water. It is stays flat, it needs watering.
Deep-soak your lawn. When you do water, do it long enough for the moisture to soak down to the roots where it does the most good. A light sprinkling can evaporate quickly and tends to encourage shallow roots.
Water during the cool parts of the day. Early morning generally is better than dusk because it helps prevent growth of fungus.
Don’t water the gutter. Position your sprinkler so water lands on the lawn, not on paved areas. Also avoid watering on windy days.
Plant drought-resistant trees and plants. Many beautiful trees and plants thrive with far less water than other species.
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Mulch slows evaporation of moisture and discourages week growth.
Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks.
Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Clean the car with a pail of soapy water. Use the hose only for rinsing.
Tell your children not to play with the hose and sprinklers.
Check for leaks in pipes, hoses, faucets, and couplings. Leaks outside the house are not as visible, but they can be just as wasteful as leaks inside. Check frequently and keep them drip-free.

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