Beat the heat, save water: Smart tips for landscape watering
Adapting your watering methods each season, especially in summer, can keep your plants healthy and conserve water. Despite plentiful rain and snowpack this year, saving water is a California way of life.
Here are some ideas to keep your landscapes healthy this summer:
• Use special sprinklers: MP rotators, releasing water slowly in small streams, enhance soil absorption, and cut water usage by approximately 30% compared to standard sprinklers.
• Get a moisture meter: A moisture meter is a tool that tells you if the soil is dry, moist, or wet. It's easy to use and helps you know when to water your plants or grass.
• Use weeding tools: Various tools like the versatile Hori-Hori or the Dutch/stirrup hoe can effectively remove water-stealing weeds from your plants, aiding in weeding, planting, and soil moisture checks.
• Use mulch: Apply mulch around plants and trees. It moderates soil temperature, slows water evaporation, and curbs weed growth.
Discover more water-saving tips at
www.roseville.ca.us/savewater or
BeWaterSmart.info.