Take Action: Watering
Hand Water Plants
Hand water plants with an automatic shutoff nozzle to prevent overwatering
Garden hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles can use less water than sprinkler irrigation systems. Hand watering also ensures only those areas that need water get it and prevents excess water runoff. An easy alternative to sprinklers, hand watering can help keep our waterways clean!
Who Should do This?
This action can be done by anyone when watering plants is needed.
How Long will it Take?
It depends on the amount of plants you have. When water is no longer being absorbed, move to the next location. You can calculate your plant’s needs here.
How Much does it Cost?
No cost if you own a hose with a shutoff nozzle; $16+ for a garden hose depending on size; $6+ for an automatic shutoff hose nozzle. These are widely available at home improvements retailers or online.
What are the Benefits?
- Prevents water runoff from unnecessary watering
- Saves money
- May help maintain health & vibrancy of specific plants through direct watering
What is needed to get started?
- Hose
- Automatic shutoff nozzle
- Watering schedule
Did You Know?
Californians use an average of 181 gallons of water per day and the majority of that water is used to water landscapes. Overwatering and its subsequent runoff wastes water that would otherwise benefit your plants, and can flow off your property to waterways along with pollutants it may pick up on the way.
Resources
Information on how to efficiently irrigate your plants and lawn, in addition to other resources for water conservation: click here.
Tips on how to water plants properly: click here.
Guidelines for plant water use: click here.
My Commitment: Hand Water Plants
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