100+ Ways To Conserve Water
When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Conserve water with ideas from our 100+ water-saving tips that you can download, print or share on social media.
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Aerate your lawn periodically. Holes every six inches will allow water to reach the roots, rather than run…
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Hire a qualified pro to install your irrigation system and keep it working properly and efficiently.
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For automatic water savings, direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems to water-loving plants in your landscape.
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Hire a Smartscape Certified professional landscaper who has received landscape training specific to the Sonoran Desert.
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Signs of overwatering: Leaves turn lighter shades of green or yellow, young shoots wilt, and sometimes algae or…
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Use a layer of organic mulch on the surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth that competes for…
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Pruning properly can help your plants use water more efficiently.
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Adjust your lawn mower to the height of 1.5 to 2 inches. Taller grass shades roots and holds…
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Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You’ll save up to…
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Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house,…
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Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.
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Remember to periodically check your sprinkler system valves for leaks, and to keep sprinkler heads in good shape.
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Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.
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If you have an evaporative cooler, direct the water drain to plants in your landscape.
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When back-washing your pool, consider using the water on salt-tolerant plants in the landscape.
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If installing a lawn, select a lawn mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.
