A garden hose can pour out 600 gallons or more in only a few hours. Use a kitchen timer to remind yourself to turn sprinklers off. Whenever possible, use a shut-off nozzle on your hose which can be adjusted down to a 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. Check hose connectors to make sure plastic or rubber washers are in place.
Washers prevent leaks.
A hose mistakenly left dripping in the grass or garden can waste thousands of gallons of water over the course of the summer. Remember to close outside faucets tightly every time you shut off the water. To receive a free four-position hand nozzle, click here . While it may seem evident, Florida does experience changes in seasons requiring a change in maintenance practices. During the summer months, lawns will require more frequent mowing and some supplemental watering.