Outdoor lawn watering tips
Outdoor lawn watering ... the Water Wise Way
Ahhh ... the great outdoors. Time for you to relax, enjoy the weather, have barbecues and spend time with your family. It's also time to tend to your lawn and garden ...
But wait! Before you turn on that sprinkler or hose ... remember this: most people over water their lawn, which can lead to lawn disease and more weeds. In fact, most people double their water use – not to mention their water bill – during the Summer.
But you don't need to ...
You can have a healthy and natural lawn that saves you time, money and effort (while taking pressure off our highly used water system). Find out how in our seasonal tips categories.
And to learn more about how you can have a unique, natural and water-wise garden for a carefree Summer, read about the seven simple rules to having a xeriscaped garden.
Then sit back, relax and enjoy your Summer...
Click here (PDF) for information on the City's Summer WaterSaver Garden Guide.
Spring maintenance tips
No watering required.During the Spring, watering is on Mother Nature's tab and she usually provides more than enough rainfall to meet your lawn and garden needs. Best of all ... rain is free!
Summer maintenance tips
Water wisely ... water early!– Watering in the morning means less water is lost to evaporation. Most people overwater, yet experts say you only need 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water a week, including rainfall, to maintain a vibrant healthy lawn.
Fall maintenance tips
No watering required. Traditionally, the Toronto area receives enough rainfall to meet your lawn and garden needs. Remember, always watch the weather ... rain is free.
How to achieve a water-wise garden
Xeriscaping ... a natural, water-efficient garden for a carefree Summer. Xeriscaping (zer-i-skap): a complicated word, but when you break it down to its roots, it all makes sense.