The Important ways that must be followed for Conservation of water in the Yard and Garden are:
1. Water your Lawn only when it needs:
A good way to see if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass. If it springs back up when you move, it doesn’t need water. If it stays flat, the lawn is ready for watering.
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2. Deep-soak your lawn:
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When watering the lawn, do it long enough for the moisture to soak down to the roots where it will do the most good. A light sprinkling can evaporate quickly and tends to encourage shallow root systems.
3. Water during the Early Parts of the Day; avoid Watering when it’s Windy:
Early morning is generally better than dusk since it helps prevent the growth of fungus. Early watering, and late watering, also reduce water loss to evaporation. Watering early in the day is also the best defence against slugs and other garden pests. Try not to water when it’s windy wind can blow sprinklers off target and speed evaporation.
4. Use Efficient Watering systems for Shrubs, flower beds and Lawns:
You can greatly reduce the amount of water used for shrubs, beds and lawns with strategic placement of soaker hoses, rain barrel water catchment systems and simple drip-irrigation systems. Avoid over-watering plants and shrubs, as this can actually diminish plant health and cause yellowing of the leaves.
5. Plant Drought-resistant Shrubs and Plants:
Many beautiful shrubs and plants thrive with far less watering than other species. Replace herbaceous perennial borders with native plants. Native plants will use less water and be more resistant to local plant diseases.
6. Put a layer of Mulch around Trees and Plants:
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Mulch will slow evaporation of moisture while discouraging weed growth. Adding 2-4 inches of organic material such as compost or bark mulch will increase the ability of the soil to retain moisture.
7. Don’t Water the Gutter:
Position your sprinklers so water lands on the lawn or garden, not on paved areas.
8. Don’t run the hose while washing your Car:
Clean the car using a pail of soapy water. Use the hose only for rinsing this simple practice can save as much as 150 gallons when washing a car. Use a spray nozzle when rinsing for more efficient use of water.
9. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks:
10. Check for leaks in pipes, hoses, faucets and Couplings:
Leaks outside the house may not seem as bad since they’re not as visible. But they can be just as wasteful as leaks indoors. Check frequently to keep them drip-free. Use hose washers at spigots and hose connections to eliminate leaks.
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These are water conservation facts like these and the small lifestyle changes they teach that can have a huge effect on our current and future water resources.
“The Water—Use it wisely” program helps each of us realize that we all play the most important role in determining whether our water resources will sustain our lives and lifestyles.
