Saving Water Outdoors

• Plant drought resistant trees and plants. Once established they do not need to be watered as frequently.
• Water the lawn and plants in the morning or evening to avoid evaporation.
• Do not water your street, driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom to clean these areas. Position sprinklers so water lands on lawn and plants, not paved areas.
• Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle that can be adjusted down to a fine spray. Turn it off at the faucet to avoid leaks.
• Do not leave sprinklers or hoses unattended. Your hose can pour out nearly 600 gallons of water in two hours.
• Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches. Taller grass holds water better.
• Use mulch to retain moisture in the soil.
• If you have a swimming pool, consider using a new water-saving pool filter. Install covers on pools and spas to cut down on evaporation.