>Water Efficiently for Smart Irrigation Month!
Did you know that one-third of the water Americans use daily is used to irrigate lawns, water gardens, and maintain landscaping? More alarming, up to fifty percent of that water goes to waste due to overwatering, runoff, and evaporation. With a few simple steps, we can significantly reduce the amount of water we use-and waste-on our lawns and gardens without compromising their health or appearance. July is Smart Irrigation Month, and EPA is encouraging homeowners across the country to take a closer look at their outdoor water use. There are several simple steps you can take to save water and money such as planting native plants, properly applying mulch, avoiding watering driveways and sidewalks, utilizing micro-irrigation (such as soaker hoses), and in-ground sprinkler systems. For more information on watering efficiently, and information on WaterSense irrigation partners, visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense/sim/index.htm.