Irrigation and How to Conserve Water
By: Lou Manfredini

In today’s changing world, many of us are beginning to think more about how much water we use on a daily basis. I’m Lou Manfredini, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and here are some tips on how to conserve water in your lawn and garden.

The Lawn

I think the biggest mistake that most people make is overwatering. Overwatering not only wastes water, but it is bad for your plants. It really depends on where you live and the weather, but the general rule is to give anywhere from 1 to 2 inches of water a week to your lawn. You can measure the amount of water you give by the length of time that you run a sprinkler. Most sprinklers will give you that conversion information on their packaging, but you can also attach a water timer to your spigot that will turn it off when enough water has been given.

Another quick tip – Did you know that the best time to water is in the evening so that the water has a better chance to seep into the soil before the sun can burn it off.

The Garden

When it comes to the garden, a good soaking once or twice a week, depending on the type of flowers and plants you have, can usually sustain your flowerbeds and gardens. You can do this by hand or with a gentle sprinkler. You definitely don’t want to overwater your garden because doing so can breed disease and fungus among your plants. Just like with your lawn, you’ll want to water your garden in the evening to allow the water to seep in.

If give your lawn and garden the right amount of moisture you’ll be able to keep it looking green and healthy. Just think of how envious your neighbors will be!

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