With summer gardening here, make sure your outside water system is running efficiently. If you use an automatic sprinkler system, have it tested. In Colorado you can get a free test at www.conservationcenter.org.
Consider installing a quick and easy drip or soaker system to water your garden.
Check your hose connections at the house and make sure there are no leaks. If you use a handheld device it might need new washers or even replacing. Make the change now and reap the benefits all summer.
Try planting some plants in pots instead of the ground. This is a very efficient use of water (especially if you buy a self watering pot) and many plants (such as tomatoes and herbs) thrive in pots.
Also, mulch mulch mulch your garden and cover your soaker hose so that you need less water, have fewer weeds, and the water does not evaporate so quickly.
Turn your water sprinkler system off if you don't need it. For example, if it is cool or raining you don't need as much water.
Only water twice a week and have your sprinkler rotate through three times in short bursts instead of long watering cycles.
Only water your lawn before 10:00 am or after 9 pm to avoid evaporation.
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