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Adjust your irrigation controller

Recent cool days remind us that it’s too early to turn on your irrigation system. If yours is on, remember we’re still in Stage 2 — be sure to adjust the clock one hour ahead on the controller. [...]

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Despite recent rains, we’re still in Stage 2

It’s still winter and your landscape is still snoozing. Your sprinklers should be too. Recent freezes and rains have provided a timely reminder: winter is the perfect time to let your sprinklers [...]

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Be ready for the unexpected

The best way to weather a winter emergency is to prepare for it ahead of time. By Dominique Silva Beautiful days, spectacular sunsets and pleasant weather have been plentiful this mild December. [...]

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Give your irrigation system the winter off

Winter watering feeds the weeds — and your sewer service bill — for 2024. As you enjoy the fall harvest this Thanksgiving, you can also celebrate the opportunity to catch a break on your SAWS [...]

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Turn back time, cut back watering

Daylight saving time ended Sunday, Nov. 5. Remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation system controller too! For many of us, fall is the best time of the year as it brings cooler, more [...]

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Scare off ghastly grass goblins

Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to frightful fungal foes. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity multiply the chances of disease problems in the autumn [...]

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Streamline your sprinkler system to save water

A healthy landscape evolves over time and your watering habits should change with it. A Thomasson is a funny term in architecture that refers to any feature that once had a purpose, but now [...]

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Drip isn’t always more efficient

Proper scheduling and maintenance are musts to help drip irrigation use less water — not more. The ongoing drought has been rough on many landscapes. And while some in-ground sprinkler systems [...]

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Learn how we can make watering rules more fair and effective

Important updates to the watering rules will not impact those already following Stage 2. With scarcely a drop of effective rainfall this summer and local springs, lakes and wells drying up, our [...]

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Graywater 101: What it is and how to use it

The water that comes from your shower, bathtub, non-food prep sink and washing machine can be used in the home landscape. SAWS often gets calls from customers asking questions about graywater, [...]