Congratulations to this week’s winners!
- D.J. McGlothern, Brooksville, FL
- Brenda Dangle, Sacramento, CA
- Diane Bottema, Round Rock, TX
- Cliff Woodbury, Phoenix, AZ
- John Antonio, Petaluma, CA
- Rebecca Mejia, Simi Valley, CA
- Greg Clark, Grand Junction, CO
You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who won’t be running your sprinklers in the rain this coming wet season and reaping the benefits. Everyone else – get on board and let the water savings pour in! Saving water doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Check back every Monday through early November for a weekly list of water-saving tips you can apply to your property.
Tips 44-50
- Good news, age matters. Mature plants and trees with deep root systems can be watered much less frequently than the up-and-comers.
- Another reason it’s good to be choosy: many times it’s better to water dry spots in your yard instead of the entire lawn.
- Consider placing a bucket in your shower to use the water you collect to water your house plants.
- Be an expert. Learn the water requirements of your plants. You’ll save water and money on your water bill.
- Make the most of your trees. During the design phase, talk with your pre-construction team to optimize the placement and health of trees surrounding your buildings to increase shade and reduce water frequency and energy costs.
- From house to home. Plant a tree in your yard to create a shaded seating spot while reducing the need for water in shaded areas.
- Install a filter in your irrigation system. Many times watering efficiency is reduced due to clogs from small grains of sand or scale. A filter will help reduce this problem and keep the efficiency of your system higher.