TOP 14 Ways to Eco Landscape
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Why:
- Saves Money
- Saves Water
- Potential Rebates
Quick Fix:
- Check sprinkler heads and repair and adjust
- Savings: 15-25 Gallons per day by adjusting
- Savings: 20 Gallons per day per leak
Example of Xeriscaping
TOP 14 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE LANDSCAPING WATER
1.) Water less
2.) Water before 6 am and after 8 pm to reduce evaportation
Savings: 20-25 Gallons per day
3.) Aerate lawn by punching holes about 6 inches apart
4.) Apply 3 inches of mulch around trees and plants to retain moisture longer
Savings: 20-30 gallons per day per 1,000 square feet
5.) Reduce each Irrigation Cycle by 1-3 minutes and eliminate 1 irrigation cycle per week.
6.) Water only when after the top inch of soil is dry.
7.) Reset irrigation controllers and replace batteries in the spring and fall.
Savings: 15-25 Gallons per minute up to 250 Gallons per cycle
8.) Use Native Plants
Savings: 33-60 Gallons per day per 1,000 square feet
9.) Check your Sprinklers: Get up and look at what you are watering.
10.) Call Landscape Surveys: 800.986.4538 to arrange an on-site survey of your landscape watering needs
11.) Compost when you can. Saves material from landfills, improves soil structure and aeration,fertility and stimulates root development.
12.) Use Non-Toxic Pest Control. Spot spray with household vinegar to control weeds, and cinnamon makes and excellent natural fungicide.
13.) Work with Nature.
14.) Never Water when it’s windy
Resources:
San Diego County Water Authority 858.522.6762 sdcwa.org
City of San Diego: 619.570.1999
City of Escondido 760.839.4074
Helix Water District 619.466.0585
Otay Water District 619.670.2291
Rincon del Diablo 760.745.5522
Santa Fe Irrigation District: 858.756.2237 x 29
Vallecitos Water District 760.744.0460
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 213.217.6000 mwdh20.com
Landscape calculator for setting irrigation schedules: sandiego.gov/water/conservation
Watering Index with percent adjust key for timers: bewaterwise.com
High- efficiency equipment: sdcwa.org/manage and click on conservation
Garden and Irrigation education offered by the Water Conservation Garden
12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. , El Cajon, CA 619.660.0614 thegarden.org
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