Conserve water this spring with these outdoor water-saving tips.
by Meredith Tredeau
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Tip #1
Use a broom. Instead of a hose, use a broom to clean patios, sidewalks and driveways.
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Tip #2
Harvest rainwater. Use a rain barrel to collect water from gutters for watering gardens and landscapes.
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Tip #3
Don’t overwater. Catch water in an empty tuna can to measure sprinkler output. About an inch of water is enough each time you irrigate.
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Tip #4
Adjust your mower blades. Taller grass shades roots and holds soil moisture better than short grass. Adjust your blades to a height of around two inches.
If walking across your lawn leaves footprints (blades don’t spring back up), then it’s time to water.
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Visit ncwsa.us/conservation-tips to learn more about saving water at home, at work and in the garden.