March 22nd

By Mutt Mulligan

Eco Tips for Lawn and Landscape Care – Part 4

Water Early.  Watering in the early morning before the sun is intense helps reduce the water lost from evaporation. Installing rain gutters and collecting water from downspouts also helps reduce water use. Trickle irrigation, drip irrigation or smart controller systems help reduce water use and meet the needs of plants. Or, when drought conditions exist, let the grass go dormant.

Learn more about smart controllers here or drip irrigation.