Start the timer and run sprinkler long enough to put an inch of water in the containers. Adjust your sprinkler timer accordingly for future watering use. Avoid watering your lawn to the point of run-off. If you have not applied enough water, move the sprinkler to another location until the water has been absorbed. Replace grassy areas with rock gardens, decks, patios or xeriscaped gardens.
Lawns are the biggest water users in home landscapes.
Organic mulches shield the soil from heat and wind, reducing soil moisture loss. A good layer of mulch, two to four inches of bark, composted material or straw, can also slow weed growth and improve soil quality. Commercial mulches which can be found in most nurseries and superstores include shredded cypress, pine bark, and cotton seed hulls. Pro rata is a one-time assessment placed against each property in the City to partially defray the cost of water and sewer infrastructure. If installing a meter requires more than 15 feet of line, an additional charge for extra footage will be added.