Each of us should do our part to save water. Water is a necessary element in the sustenance of life. It becomes a strong issue in areas where there isn’t enough clean and sanitary water for people to drink. You have to admit we take a lot for granted

As the days get shorter and they are not as intense we don’t have the evaporation by the sun like we did during the long hot summer days. Plants don’t require as much water to stay healthy.

When you take a walk through your neighborhood you’ll notice that some people don’t bother to reprogram their sprinkler system timer for the changes in weather.

Your lawn and plants require less water in cooler temperatures so your sprinkler timer should be adjusted accordingly to save you lots of dollars on your water bill especially if you have a meter.

With good soil preparation around your plants and regulating the amount of water you apply, your plants can be trained to put out more roots this will encourage them to flourish with less water.

In drier areas of the country where irrigation is a necessity a lot of cities have water restrictions and enforce them.

Do some research to find out when your water days are. Most of the time your scheduled watering days are determined by the last number on your address.

Adjust your sprinkler timer for the correct watering days for your side of the street. Make adjustments to the amount of time each zone is allowed to water depending on the type of plant material you are applying water to.

Another way to reduce your water usage is to just walk around your yard and identify the areas where there is being too much water applied by your sprinklers. Make the necessary adjustments by changing the nozzle or repairing broken heads.

As you begin your fall plantings water each area that needs the extra water rather than just running the complete zone. You’ll find it doesn’t take too much time and will save considerable water.