Water More Efficiently

Written By PK Kalentzis

  • Apply mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation.

  • Adjust your watering schedule regularly to conform with seasonal weather conditions.

  • Schedule individual zones in your irrigation system to account for the type of sprinkler, sun or shade exposure, and soil type of that zone.

  • Inspect your irrigation system monthly for leaks, broken or clogged heads, and other problems, or engage an irrigation professional to regularly check your system.

  • Use “Smart” controllers to evaluate weather or soil moisture conditions, and program your irrigation schedule to meet the specific needs of your landscape.

  • Use rain shutoff switches to compensate for natural rainfall.

  • Install low-volume micro-irrigation for gardens, trees, and shrubs to minimize evaporation, runoff, and overspray.

PK Kalentzis
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