More than 40% of the City’s total water demand is used for irrigation and outdoor activities. Consider these water saving recommendations to reduce water consumption and maintain a beautiful landscape.
- Water your lawn only when needed; once every four days is best.
- Turn-off automated irrigation system when rain is predicted; leave it off until soil dries and needs water again.
- Maintain a thick layer of mulch on beds to reduce water loss from the soil and minimize weed growth.
- Set lawn mower blades to cut grass 2-3' tall, leave grass clippings.
- Hand water landscape areas that need more water than other areas.
- Use a hose spray nozzle with a shutoff handle that stops water flow when not in use.
- Use a broom to sweep debris off pavement.
- Choose drought resistant and native plants and create hydro zones where plants with similar water requirements are grouped together.
- Collect rain water to use in the landscape.