During the dry season, many homeowners are tempted to over-water their lawns and gardens. The Southwest Florida Water Management District would like to remind homeowners that more water is not the answer to their landscaping dilemmas.
“Proper irrigation will conserve water and maintain a beautiful Florida-friendly landscape,” said Lou Kavouras, District deputy executive director.
Make sure your sprinklers are watering the lawn, not the driveway and street and follow your city or county water restrictions by watering only on the day(s) specified.
Use soaker hoses or drip-irrigation systems for planting beds with shrubs and flowers and use mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
Raise your lawn mower blade to the highest setting recommended for your type of turf. This technique encourages grass roots to grow deeper and grass blades to hold moisture longer than a closely clipped lawn.
For more simple tips on how you can conserve water, visit the District’s web site at www.WaterMatters.org.