1. #105

    Signs of overwatering: Leaves turn lighter shades of green or yellow, young shoots wilt, and sometimes algae or…

  2. #104

    Water only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.

  3. #103

    If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better…

  4. #102

    Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.

  5. #101

    Learn how to shut off your automatic watering system in case of malfunctions or rain.

  6. #100

    Look for WaterSense® labeled irrigation controllers.

  7. #99

    Timing is everything when it comes to irrigation. Learn how to set your controller properly.

  8. #98

    Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter.

  9. #97

    Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house,…

  10. #96

    Set a kitchen timer when using the hose as a reminder to turn it off. A running hose…

  11. #95

    Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two to three…

  12. #94

    Read the Landscape Watering by the Numbers guidebook to help you determine how long and how much to water.