Four ways to save water on landscaping

California is reportedly experiencing a severe drought in its recent history. Not just in California, saving water is critical for the survival of the planet. Landscaping takes as much as 70 percent of the home water usage and therefore, becomes a critical element when it comes to saving water. Here are four simple ways to save water on your landscaping.

• Use smart irrigation controllers: With a weather control station they work based on the demand coming from your landscaping. No more watering on rainy days. Many communities offer rebates for installing smart controllers.
• Adjust watering times and water landscaping between 2.00 a.m. and 6.00 a.m.: This allows landscaping to be free of wetness in the night time that promotes diseases, minimize water loss due to wind, and avoid water loss from evaporation.
• Use multiple shorter times to water: Soil condition plays a major role and on clay soil water start to run in three to five minutes of watering. Shorter and multiple cycles will avoid this.
• Use water friendly plants: Depending on where you live, contact your local nursery for water efficient yet beautiful looking plants suitable for your area. You can also use the Internet to do your research on plants for your area.