Summer is here and with it are hotter temperatures and typically an increase in outdoor water use. You can be water-wise and have a healthier, happier yard by using these techniques: Check the Soil Moisture Level Looks can be deceiving....

Now is the time to make sure your sprinkler system is ready for the hot days and weeks ahead. Follow these steps: Inspect: Check your sprinkler system for any broken, clogged or missing sprinkler heads. Turn on your sprinklers one...

Trees are a critical part of our landscape. They are beautiful to look at, provide shade when the days are hot, sustenance for our tables, homes for wildlife and help clean our air and water. Taken care of properly, trees...

Fall is the perfect time to redo your yard and add low-water use plants great for our climate. The soil still hold summer's warmth, which encourages root growth, but new plants don't require as much water because the days are...

 Check the soil: First use a moisture meter or good old eight-inch screwdriver to see if your yard needs water. If meter says it's moist or the screwdriver easily goes into the soil, you can skip running the sprinklers. Inspect...

Water Efficient Sprinkler There's a common misconception that most of the water we use at home goes toward household activities like showering, washing dishes and clothes, or flushing the toilet, but in fact most household water...

Looking for the perfect gadget? Why not get something that will make your life easier and your yard look great too? It's a win-win. WaterSense-Labeled Weather-Based Sprinkler Timer: Save yourself the trouble of setting the sprinkler timer by getting a WaterSense-labeled...

Most of the water we use goes to watering our yard. By checking your sprinklers on a regular basis for problems and fine-tuning their performance, you can make sure every drop counts. Here are some of the top problems: Broken...

Trying to figure out how much water your yard needs can be a mystery. You might think you can tell just by looking at your plants or by the weather reports, but the best and most accurate way is to...