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Temperatures are going down and your landscape’s need for water is going down too. Adjusting your irrigation timer to match your plants’ seasonal water needs is an efficient way to save water while maintaining healthy plants.

Knowing how much water your plants need is as important as knowing how to program your controller. Why? Because more landscapes suffer from overwatering, not underwatering, especially in the winter. Plants need the least amount of water when the temperature is cool and evaporation rates are low. If your irrigation timer is programmed to deliver the same amount of water as it did in the summer months, your plants may be getting too much water! Figure out how long and how much to water your plants by utilizing the on-line Landscape Watering by the Numbers guide.

Not into reading instructions? Here is a smart option for you. Valley cities host various free workshops on topics such as programming your irrigation timer, plant care, plant selection, and installing and repairing your irrigation system. Visit the on-line calendar on the Water – Use it Wisely home page to see workshops that are available in your area.