Conserving Water - Outdoors

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Energy / Water Reduction Strategy Water Only Vegetable Plants, Not Lawn Don't Leave Hose Running Outside Water By Hand vs Sprinkler re Water Run-Off Check Sprinkler System In Spring Water Garden After 8 PM or Before 8 AM Water Lawn After 8 PM or Before 8 AM Keep Grass Longer to Reduce Water Need Don't Water Lawn At All Use Dehumidifier Water for Outdoor Plants Use Buckets to Catch Rain Water for Plants Catch Rain Water to Rinse Fruits / Vegetables Catch Rain Water for Outdoor Garden Catch Rain Water for Indoor Plants Save Rain Water Apply Less Fertilizer on Lawn Set Sprinklers To Not Water Road / Driveway Water Slowly So Water Sinks in vs Running Off Water Plants With Watering Can Not Hose Don't Water Lawn on Windy Days Don't Water Garden on Windy Days Water Less in Autumn & Winter Months Check for Lawn Sprinkler Leaks Water Lawn Less Turn Off Outdoor Fountain on Dry Days Turn Off Outdoor Fountain on Windy Days Check Soil Moisture Before Watering Learn How Much Water Your Garden Plants Need Water Lawn By Hand, Not Sprinkler Sweep Driveway vs Hosing It Down Use Bucket, Not Hose, To Wash Car Wash Car on Lawn Wash Car Less Frequently Use Wading Pool Water for Garden Use Wading Pool Water for Lawn Turn Outdoor Water Off During Winter Remove Weeds from Garden Recycle Fountain / Bird Bath Water On Garden Recycle your Grey Water Install Rain Barrel Use Rain Barrel Water for Garden Plants Use Rain Barrel Water for Lawn Use Rain Barrel Water to Wash Car Plant Native Plants in Yard; Less Watering Use Auto-Shut Off Nozzle on Hose Install Rain Water Sensor With Sprinkler System Set Lawn Sprinkler on a Timer Repair Lawn Sprinkler Leaks Choose Plants Needing Little Water Replace Part/All Lawn With Drought-Tolerant Plants Use Drip Watering System for Garden Use Low Water Grass Seed Xeriscaping / Xeroscaping Gardening Cover Garden With Mulch To Reduce Water Need Replace Lawn With Drought Resistant Plants Reduce Lawn Size With Patios, Walkways, Decks Install Water Sprinkler System

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Use these outdoor water conserving ideas to save money, and to conserve the environments natural resources.