Spring & Summer Tips

Water your lawn

• Irrigate during early morning hours to minimize loss to evaporation, heat and winds.
• Irrigate in a manner that suits soil conditions. Ideally, infrequent deep soakings work best, but some soil conditions dictate several light applications for best moisture retention.
• Aerate the lawn, permitting it to breathe and absorb water more efficiently.
• Mow lawns at the mower's highest setting.
• Measure water applications to equal one inch per week for turf grass.
• Fertilize only as needed to maintain healthy root system.

Save where you can

• Repair leaky spigots, sprinkler heads, valves and hoses. One leaky drip per second can waste 6,000 gallons of water per year!
• Mulch flower beds and garden areas for weed control and moisture retention.
• Adjust sprinklers to avoid over spray on walks, driveways and streets.

Summer Protection
When temperatures are extreme, avoid the midday heat if possible. When out in the sun wear sunscreen and drink plenty of liquids, especially water to keep hydrated. It's easy to lose important electrolytes through perspiration and become dehydrated without knowing how much moisture you've lost.

Click here for the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District's Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Site".