Eco Irrigation's Guidelines to Conserving Water
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Water soil in a way that strengthens roots.
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The deeper the root, the more tolerant to dryer conditions.
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Use drip irrigation.
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Drip irrigation is more efficient and prevents evapotranspiration.
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Incorporate compost in the soil.
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Adding 1 part compost for every 3 parts soil can hold over four times the amount of water than soil without compost.
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Match the precipitation rate f0r every zone.
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This helps us regulate how much water is being put down.
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Separate zones efficiently.
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Eco separates zones based on head placement, sun exposure, slope, and overall landscape differences.
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Install check valves.
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This helps to prevent water from leaking out of sprinkler heads.
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Incorporate weather predictive irrigation controllers.
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These affordable clocks have the power to automatically adjust watering times based on rain, wind, temperature and moisture.
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Water at night.
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Watering at night prevents evapotranspiration
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Incorporate water efficient sprinkler nozzles.
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Simply adding these nozzles can save 30% of water use.
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Let the grass grow.
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With the grass being longer, it is able to protect itself from the sun's rays.
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