Water Restrictions
The South Florida Water Management District has recently implemented the first mandatory water restrictions since 2001.
For homes on less than 5 acres of land, the rules for when and where you may water your lawn are quite simple:
Odd Numbered Addresses may water between 4 and 8am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays or between 5 and 7pm with a hand-held hose.
Even Numbered Addresses may water between 4 and 8am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays or between 5 and 7pm with a hand-held hose.
New Landscaping may be watered between 2 and 8am weekdays or anytime with a hand-held hose if it is less than 30 days old.
Things to remember during water restrictions:
1) Impatiens should be able to survive with the water restrictions.
2) Try to add landscaping that requires less water.
3) Adding organic material to the soil helps absorb and store water.
4) When replanting, use native plants and trees. They require less water because they are acclimated to the South Florida Weather.
5) Consider zeriscaping, which replaces grass with mulch and groundcovers and paths are made of stones. The term comes from the Greek word xeros, meaning dry.
6) Use mulch because it conserves moisture and inhibits growth of weeds.
7) You can still use your backyard fountain as long as it re-circulates the water.
8) Make sure your irrigation system is operating efficiently.
9) Possibly switch to a drip irrigation system because they water roots directly.
10) Try to install rain shut-off valves.
11) Don’t mow the grass too short. Set the mower blade at 4 inches instead of 3. Longer grass encourages longer roots. Leaving cuttings on the grass because it will help enrich the soil.
12) Use plastic or metal planters because they hold more water. Clay pots soak up the water your plants could be using. Remember, the bigger the pot, the less water the plant needs.
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