Wally's Water Wisdom - Water-Wise Tips for the New Year

Hi friends! Since 2020 has come to an end, I’m back with a few more easy, water-wise tips to add to your New Year’s Resolutions!

Tip 1: The winter and spring seasons typically mean a little more rain, which is great news for your garden! Give your sprinklers a break (and save some water while you’re at it) by making sure to turn them off for at least 48 hours after rainfall.

Tip 2: While we’re on the topic of watering our lawns, when there’s no rain to do our sprinkler’s jobs, make sure you are watering early in the morning before the sun comes up or at night after the sun goes down. Not only will this decrease evaporation, your garden will flourish from all the water it's able to soak in! Be sure to also check your city’s recommended watering schedule as lawns usually need less water during the cooler months.

Tip 3: Save yourself the hassle of doing dishes or laundry multiple times a week by only running full loads of dishes in the dishwasher and full loads of laundry in the clothes washer. (Pro Tip: When using a clothes washer, pay attention to the temperature of your water. Using colder water can save energy!) 

Happy New Year, everyone! I wish you all a wonderful, water-wise 2021 and I’ll see you soon for my next drop of water wisdom.

Your friend,

Wally