We are all guilty of letting the water run while we do dishes or brush our teeth. It is easy not to think about it. We do, however, realize the importance of turning off that faucet when the bill actually comes. Let’s take a look at a few ways we can change our habits to save money on our water bill today:

Landscape Watering

Sprinklers need to be used wisely. It may not be practical to stop watering altogether, but some well-planned watering techniques will reduce the water usage. Grass is meant to be tough. It is engineered to be drought-resistant. Keep this in mind when you plan how long you want to water your lawn.

Planning is the name of the game when it comes to watering your lawn, flowers, and landscaping. If you water at mid-day when the hot sun can burn off the water, you won’t get a good soak in the roots. Watering during the night or before dawn will give you a much deeper saturation.
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