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We’re in a Drought Advisory this season, so it’s more important to consider how you are watering your plants. Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to water most landscapes because it delivers water directly to the plants.
If you have a grass lawn, maybe it’s time to rethink that thirsty lawn and convert to a desert-friendly xeriscape. If you are not ready to remove your turf, consider improving your irrigation system by taking advantage of our generous irrigation rebates.
DROUGHT WATERING REMINDERS:
- Sprinkler and spray irrigation is not allowed between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. from now until Oct. 31 to minimize losses to wind and evaporation.
- Customers who use more than twice their winter watering average may incur conservation surcharges. Visit our website to learn more.
- Water by the Numbers: Just THREE DAYS a WEEK with spray irrigation for grass lawns.
- Water trees and shrubs for 90 minutes with drip irrigation TWICE a WEEK or 55 minutes with a hose ONCE a WEEK.
- If we receive more than 1/2″ of rain you can skip your next watering cycle.
- Please report water waste if you see water in the street!
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Drought Webinars
August 21, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Fundamentals of Lawn Care in a Changing Arid Climate with Richard Perce, Project Manager at Anthropopulus Design + Planning
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September 4, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Designing for Dogs with Wes Brittenham Artist, Writer and long-time garden geek
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September 18, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Tree Planting with Joran Viers, Consulting Arborist at Legacy Tree Company
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October 2, 12 noon – 1 p.m. Turtles From Outer Space puppet show with Monika Skiba. Join us for a puppet show extraordinaire where we will take a journey with Luna & Mar, two kids from Albuquerque, who encounter two unexpected visitors from outer space.
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October 30, 12 noon – 1 p.m.
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