Water gardens only in early morning or the evening and only
when necessary.
Collect rainwater for re-using on the garden or washing the
car. Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios.
Cover your swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
Don't over water your lawn. As a general rule, lawns only
need watering every 2 to 3 days in the summer and ever 3 to 5 days in the winter.
Don't water your street, driveway or sidewalk. Position your sprinklers so that your water lands on the lawn and shrubs....not the paved areas.
Regularly check your sprinkler system and timing devices to be sure they are operating properly.
Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 2 inches. A lawn
cut higher encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades
the root system and holds soil moisture better than a closely-clipped lawn.
Mulch to retain moisture in the soil. Mulching also helps to
control weeds that compete with plants for water.
Use hose washers between taps and hosepipes to eliminate leaks.
Do not leave sprinklers or hoses unattended. Your garden hoses can pour out 600 litres or more in only a few hours,
so don't leave the sprinkler running all day. Use a kitchen timer
to remind yourself to turn it off.
Consider using a commercial car wash that recycles water. if
you wash your own car, park on the grass to do so.
