WALLY’S WATER
WISDOM
Hello friends!
It’s Wally ,
and I’m here to help you all prepare for July’s Smart Irrigation Month!
Irrigation is the supply of water for land and plants to help their growth.
This is typically done through channels such as, rivers, ditches, pipes, etc.
Though there are many benefits of efficient irrigation, smart irrigation is
essential because it helps us conserve the scarce amount of water we have
available to us.
A smart irrigation
trick you can try is watering your lawn for a few minutes at a time while
looking out for any run off from your lawn. This method will help to save water
and prevents soil from being washed away. Smart controllers are an excellent
tool to use as well because they allow control over how much water is being
used for plants and can assist by creating a watering schedule that fits your city’s
requirements as well. Rebates for these devices can be obtained through this
link: http://www.socalwatersmart.com/?page_id=2956 
If you want to take
the extra step to conserving water from your plants, there are many drought
tolerant plants that will provide an additional pop of color to your lawn as
well. California’s hot and dry climate is perfect for drought tolerant plants
that require minimal water. For example, the verbena is one of the most
colorful and easy to grow plants that blooms in late spring, tolerates drought
conditions, and thrives in the heat.
What do you and
your family have planned for Smart Irrigation Month? Message my friends on the
IEUA Instagram account to share your own tips and tricks! Have fun conserving
and I’ll see you all next time!
Your friend,
Wally
