Water Saving Tips
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTH Create an awareness of the need for water conservation among your children. Avoid the purchase of recreational water toys which require ...
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SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTH Create an awareness of the need for water conservation among your children. Avoid the purchase of recreational water toys which require ...
Save Water Outdoor Tips
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHIf you have a swimming pool, consider a new water-saving pool filter. A single back flushing with a traditional filter uses from l80 to 250 gallons or more of water.Do not leave sprinklers or hoses unattended. Your garden hoses can pour out 600 gallons or more in only ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 13 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHDo not leave sprinklers or hoses unattended. Your garden hoses can pour out 600 gallons 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.Outfit your hose with a shut-off nozzle which ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 12 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHOutfit your hose with a shut-off nozzle which can be adjusted down to fine spray so that water flows only as needed. When finished, "Turn it Off" at the faucet instead of at the nozzle to avoid leaks.Do not hose down your driveway or sidewalk. Use a ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 11 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHDo not hose down your driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom to clean leaves and other debris from these areas. Using a hose to clean a driveway can waste hundreds of gallons of water.Plant native and/or drought-tolerant grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Once established, they do not ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 10 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHPlant native and/or drought-tolerant grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Once established, they do not need to be watered as frequently and they usually will survive a dry period without any watering. Group plans together based on similar water needs.Mulch to retain moisture in the soil. Mulching also ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 9 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHMulch to retain moisture in the soil. Mulching also helps to control weeds that compete with pants for water.Avoid over fertilizing your lawn. The application of fertilizers increases the need for water. Apply fertilizers which contain slow-release, water-insoluble forms of nitrogen.PLZ USE THESE TIPS & ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 8 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHAvoid over fertilizing your lawn. The application of fertilizers increases the need for water. Apply fertilizers which contain slow-release, water-insoluble forms of nitrogen.Raise the lawn mower blade to at least three inches. A lawn cut higher encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades the root system and holds soil ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 7 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHRaise the lawn mower blade to at least three 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.Regularly check sprinkler systems and timing devices to be sure they are operating properly. It is ...
Save Water Outdoor { Tip - 6 }
Saturday, June 30th, 2007SAVE WATER SAVE THE MOTHER EARTHRegularly check sprinkler systems and timing devices to be sure they are operating properly. It is now the law that "anyone who purchases and installs an automatic lawn sprinkler system MUST install a rain sensor device or switch which will override the irrigation cycle of the sprinkler system when ...