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Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn gets watered
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If water runs off your lawn easily, split watering time into shorter
periods to allow for better absorption
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Check the root zone of your lawn or garden for moisture before watering
using a spade or trowel. If it's moist two inches under the soil
surface, you still have enough water
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Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots
and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped
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Only use sprinklers for large areas of grass. Water small patches by
hand to avoid waste
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Collect roof water to water your garden
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Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to the
roots where it's needed
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Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks
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Maintain your sprinkler heads
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Prevent evaporation by not watering your lawn on windy days
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Use trickling or cascading fountains, rather than spraying fountains
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Shut off your automatic watering system during malfunctions or
unexpected rains
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When the kids want to play in the sprinkler,
use it in an area where your lawn needs it most
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Make sure swimming pools, fountains, and ponds are equipped with
re-circulating pumps
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Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures drop below freezing to help
prevent pipes from leaking or bursting
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Wash your car on the lawn, and you'll water your lawn at the same time
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While washing your car, use a bucket of
soapy water, hose nozzle, turn off the water and rinse at the end
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Wash your pets outside on an area of your lawn that needs watering
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Aerate your lawn at least once a year so water reaches the roots
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Spread a layer of organic mulch around plants to retain moisture
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Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures
are cooler to minimize evaporation
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Water your plants deeply but less frequently
to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance
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Use a broom rather than a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk
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Periodically check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks
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Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water
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Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when
to stop
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Wash your car at a commercial car wash that recycles water
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