Water wise landscaping tips

Cutting back your watering schedule by at least one day a week is a good way to save water. We use up to 70% of our water outside our homes, so saving water with these simple tips just makes sense.

1. Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. Save up to 25 gallons a day.

2. Save 40 gallons a day by installing a smart sprinkler controller. Learn more at www.bewaterwise.com.

3. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. You'll save 150 gallons each time.

4. Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads, and save 500 gallons a month.

5. Use the sprinkler calculator at www.bewaterwise.com to learn just how much water your landscape needs.