Water Saving Tips for Lawn and Garden
Today’s online programming focuses on simple ways to reduce water in your lawn and garden. We begin with checking our irrigations systems for leaks and efficiency. Whether you use sprinklers, drip irrigation or a combination it’s important that plants are receiving the right amount of water, when and where they need it.
Water You Doing? Water Efficient Sprinklers
Many homeowners have a sprinkler system, but do you know how to fix a leak, avoid runoff and reduce your water bill? It may be time for a sprinkler spruce up or a sprinkler upgrade. This video reviews the latest technology for lawn irrigation to help keep your plants healthy while saving water, money and time.
DIY Drip Irrigation
Make every drop count! Whether you have an existing sprinkler system or just an outdoor faucet, learn how to install, convert and maintain a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method for landscape beds and vegetable gardens. This video shows how easy “do it yourself” drip irrigation really is!
Keeping Storm Drains Clean
Did you know that fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals that you apply to your lawn are likely to wash away into nearby storm drains? Not only is it important to conserve water when caring for your lawn and garden, but to keep in mind how our lawn care practices affects local waterways.
Check out these videos from Woodlands Water Agency
Storm Drain Waste
Storm Water Contaminants
For the Kids
Everyone can help save water! Enjoy watching these videos with the younger members of your household.
Conserve Water with Aqua
A short, animated video that follows 8-year old Aqua as she learns about what it means to conserve water. Along with her dog, Sparky, Aqua learns simple ways to reduce water use and shows her family how easy it is to save water and money.
Changing Our Minds to Save Water
Want the big picture on water? We can all learn something from Kamal Balaa, a very smart kid with a real grasp on using water wisely. In this Tedx video, Kamal shares the importance of water conservation and the many changes he’s made to save water. This video will inspire all ages to take action and change the world!
Additional Resources:
- Water Footprint Calculator
- Defined Irrigation Schedule for Woodlands Residents
- W.I.S.E. Guys – Irrigation System Evaluation
The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department is offering the following online programs to continue your education on water conservation.
Saturday, October 3: Healthy Landscapes, Healthy Waterways
- Online from 8 a.m. – Noon
- Learn best practices on how to save water and protect local waterways when caring for your lawn.
- Registration required. Register here.
Saturday, November 7: Rainscaping for Landscape Irrigation
- Online from 9 a.m. – Noon
- Make better use of rainwater in your landscape. Learn the many ways to capture or divert rainwater to keep your lawn and gardens irrigated.
- Registration required. Register here.
Join us tomorrow for more online programming as we explore How To Build A Successful Landscape From Ground Up