To prevent the need to implement this type of plan, Lubbock Water Utilities continues to evaluate water conservation strategies and is providing this brochure to its customers to suggest lawn-watering tips that conserve water. Use of these tips will help Lubbock Water Utilities continue to provide quality service for many years to come, and save you money. Infrequently means water lawn when footprints are visible after you've walked across it. By watering in this manner, your lawn will be healthier and hardier, better Abel to withstand the hot, dry conditions West Texas summers. The opposite is true for light, frequent applications of water which lead to shallow root systems making the grass more susceptible to heat and drought conditions.
Lawns require more water when first planted.
Select a sprinkler which throws large droplets of water low to the ground. Some sprinkler designs throw mists or small droplets high into the air resulting in up to a 70 percent loss of water on hot, windy days. Use drip irrigation, soaker hoses and root feeders around shrubs, trees and in gardens. These allow the plants to soak up the water more slowly resulting in reduced water loss through evaporation or run-off, and deeper root growth. Water in early morning hours when sun and wind are less intense and loss due to evaporation is reduced.