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Don’t Over Water Plants and Lawns.
Too much water harms landscaping and wastes water. Most Water
is wasted in months prior to or just after the rainy season when
intermittent rains occur.

Water Landscaping When It’s Cool to reduce evaporation.

Adjust Sprinklers and Timers and Stop Leaks.
Check your sprinklers and timers to save time and water. Adjust your
sprinkler for proper aim and check for clogged nozzles. If you water by hand, set a timer to remember to move the
sprinkler promptly. Install a rain shutoff device on your irrigation controller. If you have an older irrigation system
as much as 75% of your water can be lost to leaks.

Try the Santa Barbara County Landscape Watering Calculator at www.sbwater.org.
Its easy, fun and will help you optimize your sprinklers for your specific plants and garden layout.

Chose Native Plants and Use Water-Smart Landscaping Design.
A water-smart garden features plants that do well in our local environment. These plants can be beautiful and
use less water. And plan your plants, irrigation and design for maximum water savings and plant health.

Mulch, Mulch, Mulch.
A two- or three-inch layer of shredded redwood, gravel or other mulch slows evaporation, cools and protects
the soil and keeps down weeds. And it looks great, too.

Consider an automatic weather-adjusting irrigation controller.
These “satellite controlled evapotransipration controllers” automatically control your outdoor irrigation based
on the weather and type of plants. This results in the healthiest plants and greatest water savings.
E-mail conservation@GoletaWater.com to learn more

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Goleta & Santa Barbara Area Tips, Rebates, Details on Local programs at sbwater.org