It’s important to pay attention to how much water you use all year, but you should be especially careful in the spring. It’s easy to use too much water and spend a lot of money on bills with leaky plumbing and wasteful gardening techniques. Here are five outdoor water conservation tips you should follow this spring.

How to Conserve Water This Spring

1. Fix Leaks

At the beginning of spring, perform a brief inspection of your home to make sure winter hasn’t ravaged your irrigation system or outdoor plumbing. Your hose spigot and sprinkler system are particularly vulnerable to leaking, which wastes water and costs you money. 

2. Water at the Right Times

The best times to water your lawn are in the morning and evening when the sun isn’t out. The heat of the day can cause a lot of lawn water to evaporate before the nutrients reach the vegetation.

3. Keep Your Lawn Longer

Letting your grass get a bit longer allows it to grow longer roots and absorb more water. The more water your grass can consume, the less it needs. Try raising your lawnmower blades an inch or two when you start mowing in the spring. Cut the grass by only 1/3 when you mow.

4. Garden Smartly

Different plants use different amounts of water, so keep similar plant types together. This way, you won’t underwater or overwater your garden. If you’re looking for flowers that require less watering, opt for lavender, daylilies, and marigolds.

5. Don’t Water the Concrete

It can be tempting to clear your sidewalks and driveway with the hose, but use a broom or leaf blower instead. Additionally, position your sprinklers so they aren’t spraying the sidewalks, driveway, or street.

If you’re looking to fix leaky plumbing this spring and conserve water inside and outside your home, hire the experts at Lammel Plumbing Inc. in Beatrice, NE. With over 70 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing, as well as excavation, these are contractors you can trust. Visit their website for more information on their services, or call (402) 223-4132 for a free estimate.