Coachella Valley Water Conservation Tips

PALM DESERT, Calif. - Dec. 18, 2014 - PRLog -- HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WATER BILL?
Most Californians imagine that they utilize more water inside than outside. Ordinarily, the opposite is true. In a few places, half or a greater amount of the water we utilize every day goes on lawns and landscaping. There are many ways to save water at home, yet decreasing the water you utilize outside can have the greatest effect of all. Here are a couple of simple ways to change the way you utilize water outside your home. For more informaton please visit http://www.sanchoslandscape.com

THE BASICS TO SAVING WATER OUTDOORS.
Water early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler.
Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. Save: 15-12 gallons/each time you water
Choose a water-efficient irrigation system such as drip irrigation for your trees, shrubs, and flowers. Save: 15 gallons/each time you water.
Water deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes.
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool. Organic mulch also improves the soil and prevents weeds. Save: 20-30 gallons/each time you water/1,000 sq. ft.
Plant drought-resistant trees and plants. Save: 30- 60 gallons/each time you water/1,000 sq. ft

DON’T OVERWATER
One easy way to cut down how much water you use outdoors is to learn how much water your landscaping actually needs in order to thrive. Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes people make. To understand how much water your landscaping really needs, learn more about evapotranspiration (ET) here. For Southern California residents, try this easy watering calculator to help determine how much you should be watering outside.

GET A SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
If you really want to be a sophisticated water user, invest in a weather-based irrigation controller—or a smart controller. These devices will automatically adjust the watering time and frequency based on soil moisture, rain, wind, and evaporation and transpiration rates. Check with your local water agency to see if there is a rebate available for the purchase of a smart controller.

KNOW YOUR CLIMATE: XERISCAPE (DESERT LANDSCAPING)
One way to save water outdoors is to plant the right plants for your climate. Here are some tools to help you learn how to be a water-wise gardener:

Explore the Save Our Water Water-Wise Garden Tool to learn what plants and flowers will flourish in your neighborhood.
Sunset Magazine’s Plant Finder (http://plantfinder.sunset.com/sunset/plant-home.jsp) is another great tool.
And of course contact Sanchos Landscapeing to help you  design and construct the beautiful water friendly garden you are looking for.