Use BAWSCA’s Water Calculator to optimize your irrigation schedule and keep your garden thriving while saving water.
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Some small changes to your lawn’s watering schedule and maintenance can make a BIG difference in your water use! Visit our Lawn Care Drought Survival Guide for more information on how you can reduce your lawn’s water use and better manage your landscaping to help your lawn survive the drought.
Reduce outdoor watering needs by planting species appropriate for the Bay Area’s dry climate. Rebates are available through the Lawn Be Gone! Program.
Water during the cool part of the day. Reduce evaporation by watering lawns and plants only at night or early morning before dawn.
Use a broom to clean sidewalks and pavement instead of a hose.
Check your sprinkler heads regularly to make sure they work properly. Repair broken, crooked or sunken heads and clogged nozzles.
