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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.

Get a Rain Sensor.
Rain sensors automatically shut off your irrigation timer when it rains, preventing unnecessary watering.
Goleta Water District offers vouchers for a rain sensor.
For more information click here or call 805 964-6761 Ext 626.

Plant the right plants.
A new water wise gardening CD-ROM is in production to help you choose water saving plants for your landscape.
The CD will feature a searchable database. Call 964-6761 Ext. 626 for more information.

Water Landscaping When It’s Cool to reduce evaporation.
Set your timer for the early morning or late evening for best results.

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. If you have an
older irrigation system as much as 75% of your water can be lost to leaks.

Replace Old and Inefficient Sprinkler Heads with Efficient Rotating Nozzles
For more information go to: www.sbwater.org/WeatherTechnology.htm.

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.

Choose 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. Watch the Gardenwise Guys TV show, co-sponsored by the Goleta Water District. Visit www.sbwater.org/LandscapeTV.htm
for more information.

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. The County of Santa Barbara offers free mulch to area
residents. Visit www.lessismore.org/Programs/mulch.html for more information.

Consider a “smart” irrigation controller.
New technology exists to help you irrigate your landscape efficiently.
Visit www.sbwater.org/WeatherTechnology.htm to learn more.

For More Ideas About How To Save Water Outdoors, and have a healthy beautiful landscape Click On:

The landscape section at www.sbwater.org

www.h2ouse.org

Southern California Water Conservation Tips, Rebates and more at www.bewaterwise.com