DON’T OVERDO IT
By: SYHIf you’re spending summer vacation in your own backyard, keep in mind that most lawns only need 1 inch of water per week to stay healthy.
LAWN CARE
By: SYHTip Provided By: The Green Book Cut your grass so it’s two inches high, and leave the clippings on the lawn. You’ll spend less time mowing and raking, and you won’t have to water your lawn as much. Forty percent of water in summer is allocated to outdoor usage when rates are highest. Also, less [...]
COMPOSTING
By: SYHKeep your kitchen scraps from fruits, vegetables, and coffee grounds in a composting bin or container.
INCREDIBLE EDIBLES
By: SYHSAVE $800
Plant an organic fruit and vegetable garden in your backyard.
WEATHER OR NOT
By: SYHSAVE $20.
Installing a weather sensor on your sprinkler system means your irrigation timing will be adjusted according to outdoor temperature and cloud cover.
