Gardening Tips to Conserve Water

By incorporating some simple steps, your garden will need less water and less maintenance.

Water

Whether you are a hose-dragger or have an automatic sprinkler system, you can conserve water by following a few simple steps. Water early in the morning. Water less frequently and about one inch per week. Adjust sprinklers timers to the weather. And, avoid watering hard surfaces like sidewalks and driveways that don’t need watering.

Plants

To help your garden grow, put the right plant in the right place. Knowing the amount of sun exposure and rainfall your garden areas receive will help you group plants with similar needs. You can incorporate native or low-water use plants to help conserve water.

Soil

For a healthy soil, add compost to ensure your soil holds the right amount of water. Amendments like compost also have beneficial microorganisms and fungi, enriching the soil. By developing a healthier soil you will have less water run-off and puddling. Don’t forget to use mulch around your plants. This helps reduce water evaporation keeping water in the soil.

For more details on these topics visit the Regional Water Providers Consortium Web site or the How to Plan, Plant and Maintain a Low Water-Use Garden Web page.

Cross Connection

Drinking Water

Water Conservation

Water Quality Reports

Water Fluoridation

Utilities in Rights of Way

Utility Billing

Utility Programs

Utility Projects (CIP)

Drinking Water Supply

Stormwater Annual Report, 06/07 (PDF)