[…] for the foreseeable future. So what better time to get out into your yard and examine the state of your irrigation system? As Water Conservation Specialists, we often see over watering of the landscape in the fall months. Plants simply do not need as much water in the fall/winter as they do in the summer! Saving Water = Saving Money […]
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[…] desert plants, top with organic mulch before applying granite or rock. Water – Use It Wisely Arizona partners have put together great information on saving water outdoors that includes interactive watering guides, landscaping ideas, low-water-use plants and more. Also, be sure to explore the event calendar on the Water – Use It Wisely home page and find out the fall landscape […]
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[…] is regulated and not left on when not needed. Check WUIW website for classes, tips and blogs and subscribe to their newsletter for monthly reminders. There are some very helpful guides that are available through the WUIW team. They include “Find and Fix Leaks That Are Draining Your Budget,” “WaterSense at Work,” and the “Commercial Kitchens Water Use Efficiency and Best […]
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[…] there are any non-visible leaks. For Water-Saver Superheroes If you got your parents helping and/or have leaks to fix, we’ve got videos and more to help: AMWUA Smart Home Water Guide: Find and Fix Leaks that are Draining your Budget – provides a more detailed investigation for leaks and ideas to fix them. Identify a Pool Leak Using the Bucket […]
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[…] have evolved. If we want our campaign to reach a new generation of water savers, we realized that we must evolve too. Water – Use It Wisely Partners watch the guided focus group discussion through a two-way mirror in 2019. In the fall of 2019, we conducted qualitative and quantitative research to gain a deeper understanding of how people feel […]
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[…] S. Bureau of Reclamation recently completed a series of enhancements to the garden. The garden now features new plants, improved educational signage, an updated irrigation system, and an improved self- guided tour. The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at MCC features a variety of plants from the Southwest and other desert regions around the world. Native Plant Walk Mesa Community College at […]
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[…] property, start your search by using your water meter as a leak detection device. Watch our How to Read Your Meter video! Follow instructions in the Find and Fix Leaks guide to determine if you have a leak. The guide also shows you how to determine the location of the leak. Note: If you live in Phoenix, your meter reads […]
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[…] to make irrigation in the desert easier than ever before. Text WHENTOWATER to 33222 to receive a text on the first of each month with a link to the month’s watering guidelines. How did these handy text alerts come about? AMWUA is comprised of ten cities in the greater Phoenix area, working together on water issues, including regional water conservation efforts. […]
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[…] towel can damage your car. If your car has excessive mud, we recommend a rinse. A waterless car wash solution will not be effective against caked mud. Follow our step-by-step guide to getting your car shiny in no time! Step 1 Start by taking a microfiber towel and folding it twice in half to create eight useable sides. Remember that […]
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[…] it runs off the site, over the sidewalk into the street, down the gutter and into the storm drain. This year you can ‘hit a home run’ with your landscape watering by preventing runoff. How Can I Prevent Water Run Off? To avoid runoff on the grass or sloped areas of your landscape, you may need to schedule several shorter […]
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[…] help you reduce your water bills: 1. Change your water use habits Water – Use It Wisely offers 100+ everyday tips, a calendar of local landscape classes, an online landscape watering guide, fun games and contests for youth and more! Take shorter showers, wash with only full loads in your clothes or dishwasher, and please don’t leave the water running! Purchase […]
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[…] drought tolerant, and prone to blowing over in a windstorm. For more information on how to properly water your desert landscape refer to this Water – Use It Wisely Landscape Watering Guide. Tip 3: Water Harvesting Many cities in Arizona offer rebates for rainwater collection systems. There are also rebates for installing new greywater systems that re-route water from washers and […]
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