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Irrigation Maintenance Checklist Perfect for Spring Weather - http://wateruseitwisely.com/blog...
Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered & not the house, sidewalk or street http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
Turn off the water while you shave & save up to 300 gallons a month http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
When watering plants, apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it http://t.co/olanvr0d
Aerate your lawn at least once a year so water can reach the roots rather than run off the surface http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to 150 gallons a month http://t.co/olanvr0d
Adjust your watering schedule each month to match seasonal weather conditions & landscape requirements http://t.co/VNfxaF5E
Listen for dripping faucets & running toilets. Fixing a leak can save 300 gallons a month or more http://t.co/olanvr0d
Plant with finished compost to add water-holding & nutrient-rich organic matter to the soil http://t.co/olanvr0d
Leave lower branches on trees/shrubs & allow leaf litter to accumulate on soil (keeps it cooler & reduces evaporation) http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You'll save up to 100 gallons every time http://t.co/olanvr0d
Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting http://t.co/VNfxaF5E
Wash your car on the lawn & you'll water your lawn at the same time http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it the most http://t.co/LPM54HNo
When you save water, you save money on your utility bills too. Saving water is easy for everyone to do http://t.co/olanvr0d
If installing a lawn, select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate & site conditions http://t.co/VNfxaF5E
Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top 2-3" of soil are dry it's time to water http://t.co/LPM54HNo
Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up http://t.co/VNfxaF5E
If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
If your toilet flapper doesn't close after flushing, replace it http://t.co/olanvr0d
Make sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
Upcoming Training Makes Landscape Professionals Smart about How They Use Water - http://wateruseitwisely.com/blog...
Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use http://t.co/8cdr3g7w
Use drip irrigation for shrubs & trees to apply water directly to the roots where it's needed http://t.co/VNfxaF5E
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