Congratulations to this week’s winners!
- Earl Burton, Alexandria, VA
- James Lanphere, Blythe, CA
- Kelly Oyekoya, Andover, MA
- Joan Fissella, Oldsmar, FL
- Jonathan Thebom, Simi Valley, CA
- Lauren Partovi, Fort Worth, TX
- Mary Hummel, Jacksonville, FL
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.
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- Maintain your property wisely with turf and water management. Consider aerating your lawn once a year to help prevent water run off.
- Washing your car or pet just got better. Do your chores near the lawn or other areas where the extra water will go to good use watering plants, trees or shrubs.
- Too much of a good thing is never good. Be sure to water your plants only when necessary. More plants die from over watering than under watering.
- Rely on the weatherman. Watch the weather and adjust your watering schedule accordingly to avoid over-watering.
- Go techie. Use a rain gauge to see how much rain actually fell in your specific area and adjust your watering schedule accordingly.
- Capture your own water. Research the use of rain barrels in your area. Most cities allow you to capture rainwater runoff that falls on your property for reuse in your landscape.
- The rule of two. Add a two-inch layer of groundcover mulch to planter beds to conserve water.