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Saving Water Outdoors

Lawn Care:

The amount of water your yard needs depends on lawn size and how often your irrigate. Outdoor water consumption can be as much as 1,000 to 3,000 gallons for an average lawn during a peak summer day. Water is precious and limited resource. Let's use it wisely

Watering: When and How Much

Plant type and soil conditions play a large role in determining when and how much to water. Turf areas require more water than trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Different soil types have different water retention capabilities. Know your soil type. Ask your local nursery or county extension office to recommend low water-using plants and ways to increase your soil's water holding capacity.

	Your lawn needs water when it starts turning a dull gray/green and loses resiliency
	Shrubs droop as they approach an absolute need for water.

The Moisture Needs of Plants

Gardening professionals generally agree that most landscaping receives more water than necessary. Your goal, if experiencing a water shortage, should be to water only enough to keep grasses and plants alive. By gradually extending the length of time between waterings, plants have a tendency to require less water and become more drought resistant.

Water Efficient Irrigation & Landscape Techniques

The object of efficient irrigation is to water only the soil surrounding the root area of the plant.

	Do not apply water more rapidly than the soil can absorb it.
	Turn off your sprinkler system at the first sign of saturation or runoff to allow the first watering to soak in. Water again in an hour or two if needed.
	Watering should be done in the evening or during early morning hours when evaporation is least likely to occur.
	Water only once a week.
	Do not water when windy.
	Consider alternate landscaping practices.
	Consider low water-using turf varieties such as fescues, rye and buffalo grass. Avoid blue grass.
	Remove thatch.
	Aerate compacted soil.
	Fertilize properly.
	Eliminate weeds.
	Use mulches to help planting beds.
	Make sure sprinkler system is in good repair.
	Consider water consumption when selecting plants.

Information on this page was excerpted from "Water Saving Guidelines 3, Timely Tips For Saving Water Outdoors", published by Drinking Water Section, Office of Environmental Health Programs, LD-11, Olympia, WA 98504

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