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Efficient Use of Water
Almost everyone waters their lawn and plants too much. Efficient use of water means giving your plants, tree and shrubs adequate water without any waste. Landscape irrigation should only be used to supplement rainfall when necessary to promote plant health and vigor.
Water rates in North Texas have been increasing about 20% per year for the last 5 years. If water conservation is your goal, then you may want to rethink your watering policy.
The key to watering landscapes and lawns is applying water infrequently and thoroughly. The best time to water plants and turf is when it is needed. Learn to recognize the signals of a thirsty landscape - shrubs will begin to droop and grass will lie flat and leave footprint impressions. Irrigation should be scheduled during the coolest, calmest part of the day to avoid loss through evaporation and wind drift.
Have a water audit performed by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. Over time all irrigation systems begin to break down. An irrigation audit consists of three main activities: Site Inspection, Performance Testing and Irrigation Scheduling. The Auditor will then recommend how to make your irrigation system more efficient and correct any problems that may exist. More information is available on our web site under the Resources area.