While daily watering is permitted beginning on May 1st, it's best to watch what your lawn and plants actually need....don't over water. With our current fluctuating weather, and some cooler temps, you may be able to water less, and therefore save some money.
Here are some tips offered by the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
1. Cycle and soak. Run sprinklers in 3 cycles of 4 minutes with 30-90 minutes between each cycle ... always before sunrise.
2. Run drip less. Drip irrigation is recommended up to 3 days a week in summer, with 1 cycle of 30-90 minutes on those days, depending on the volumes of the emitter and plant needs.
3. Be selective. Water dry spots with a hand held hose at any time of day.
4. Shut off water sprinklers on windy days. Winds can send water in unintended areas. It also evaporates with the wind and puts your lawn at risk of fungus...not to mention water waste.
5. Check your irrigation system regularly. Supervised testing is allowed at any time of the day. A good time to check the sprinklers is after you mow the lawn. Do a quick check and allow your sprinklers to run through a cycle. Look for broken and misaligned sprinkler heads and check for clogs and breaks.
Enjoy your yard this summer, water smart and be wise.
Kim Duclos..............Coldwell Banker Wardley..............(702) 521-3939..........www.CallKim.net.....
