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Watering Your Lawn is Easy as 1 - 2 - Zero!
Summer is here and the landscape is looking a little thirsty. So when it’s time to water the lawn, think 1, 2…zero! Use sprinklers on one day of the week if your lawn just needs a little water. Use two days if it has been hot and dry. And zero days if it’s been raining or it is in the forecast. It’s as easy as 1, 2…zero!
Finding Leaks is Easy as 1 - 2 - Zero!
When it’s time to water the lawn, think 1, 2…zero! Use sprinklers on one day of the week if your lawn just needs a little water. Use two days if it has been hot and dry. And zero days if it’s been raining or it is in the forecast. 1, 2...zero helps find leaks too! Check sprinklers once a month. Run a 2-minute test of all zones. Adjust for zero waste. It’s as easy as 1, 2…zero!
How Much to Water the Lawn
How long should you run your sprinklers? This video gives you step-by-step instructions to figure out how much water your system puts out so you can give your yard exactly what it needs. Easy as 1, 2…0!
Sign Up for Free Weekly Watering Advice
No more guessing how much to water your yard with our free Weekly Watering Advice. This videos walks you through the easy sign up process. Then every week you’ll get an email or text telling you exactly how much to water. Easy as 1, 2…0!
Regístrate para Recibir Consejos Semanales
Ya no tienes que adivinar cuándo tienes que regar tu jardín gracias a nuestros consejos semanales de riego gratuitos. Estos videos te muestran cómo subscribirte fácilmente. Cada semana recibirás un correo electrónico o mensaje de texto con la cantidad exacta de riego. ¡Tan fácil como en 1, 2 por 0!
Cuando Sea Hora de Regar tu Césped, Recuerda: Es Fácil. Hazlo en Un Dos por… Cero.
Cuando sea hora de regar tu césped, recuerda: Es fácil. Hazlo en un dos por… cero. Una vez, dos veces o cero veces a la semana. ¿Seco y caluroso? Riega dos veces por semana, y ya. Si llovió o va a llover, no riegues
Rule of Thirds
Water is Awesome presents Texas Yard Makeover! We’ll show you how to create a beautiful yard and still save water. Start with these 3 simple steps.
Water-Saving Retreat
With a few weekend projects, you can turn your landscape into a water-saving retreat! Add native plants, grow a pollinator garden and never water the lawn more than twice per week. Have a water-saving weekend!
Save With a Sprinkler Check
In this episode we learn how to check the sprinkler system for leaks and broken heads. We also talk about setting the controller to water twice a week or less this summer.
Simple Ways to Save with Sprinklers
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re talking sprinklers. How to use them correctly, when to water, how to water and how to program that controller. Let’s get started.
Use Native Plants
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re talking native plants. They’re beautiful, they’re Texas tough and they don’t need much water. Let’s see how you can use them in your yard.
Smart Landscape Design
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, let’s look at smart landscape design. The right design can help you save water. There are some basic principles you can start using in your yard right away.
Sprinkler System Upgrades
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re talking about sprinkler systems. There are lots of great options out there – drip irrigation, multi stream heads and more. Let’s see what’s right for your yard.
Best Tips to Save Water
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re looking at all the ways you can save water and still have a beautiful landscape. From how often you water to which plants you select. It all adds up to big water savings.
Creating A Pollinator Garden
In this episode we learn how to plan out a pollinator garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plus, we’ll look at some popular native plants and learn how to get them planted and growing.
Save Water with Weekend Sprinkler Projects
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover – Weekend Edition, we’ll look at an easy way to convert a zone to a drip system, upgrade your old sprays with new, high-efficiency rotary nozzles, and change out your controller to a smart WaterSense labeled unit you can easily program with your phone to water twice a week or less. You’re gonna like this one.
Set Your Lawn Up for Success
In this episode we learn what lawns need to do well, what type of grass works best, how to improve the soil and making sure you’re mowing the right way at the right time of year.
Sistemas de Aspersión
En este episodio de Texas Yard Makeover estaremos hablando de sistemas de aspersión. Aprenderemos con qué frecuencia se debe regar asegurándonos de tener el equipo adecuado en el sistema.
Diseña tu Jardín
Prepárense para ver una transformación increíble mientras convertimos este deslucido jardín Tejano en un agradable oasis para el agua, que equilibra perfectamente belleza y sustentabilidad.
Prueba los Aspersores Mensualmente
En este episodio de Texas Yard Makeover edición fin de semana, trajimos un experto: Julian. Él es inspector de irrigación de la Ciudad de Frisco, y nos va a enseñar a ahorrar agua con nuestro sistema de aspersores. ¿Qué vas a hacer el próximo fin de semana?
Hablando de Plantas Nativas
En este episodio de Texas Yard Makeover, hablaremos sobre los sistemas de aspersión. Con qué frecuencia deberías regar, cómo detectar fugas en el sistema, y los sistemas de riego por goteo. También vamos a hablar de las plantas nativas.
Stop Rivers from Running Down the Street and Put Down Roots with Native Plants
Be the envy of your block with a beautiful yard that doesn't waste water. Check your sprinklers frequently, correct issues and run short cycles to reduce runoff down the street. Also, put down roots with native plants! They hardly need more than a sip of water to thrive.
Save Thousands of Gallons with One Finger and a Twist of the Wrist
Everyone can do simple actions to help keep our water towers full. When rain is headed your way, turn your sprinkler system off and never water more than 2x per week in the summer. Also, a dripping faucet wastes 3,000 gallons of water per year. Fixing it may be easier than you think.
Make Friends
One of the best ways to keep our towers full of water is to make friends with...your sprinkler system! Program it so you only water up to twice a week, even in the summer. Check to make sure you are not watering the street and turn if off if it's going to rain. Let's save water!
Water Neighborly
Another Texas summer is in full swing. Show your neighbors how to program their sprinkler system so they only water up to twice a week. Share native plants to expand landscape beds and lend a hand to fix any leaks. Water neighborly and help keep the towers full.
Watercolor Over Texas
A single drop transforms into a world of watercolor. From Lavon Lake to the Trinity Trails. The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to cannonball cove. Water helps keep all of North Texas cool and connected. It puts the ice in our tea and the blue in our bonnets. Water is awesome. Use it. Enjoy it. Just don't waste it.
Keep Texas Water On Tap
Hot summer months mean higher water use in North Texas. One way to help keep Texas water flowing through every tap is to be conscious of our sprinklers. Save some H2O by watering your lawn only when needed, running shorter cycles to prevent run-off, and checking the system for leaks at least once a month.
Harvesting Rainwater with a Rain Barrel
Rainwater is the BEST water for plants and harvesting from a rainfall event is a great way to reduce the demand on our water supplies! One of the easiest ways to get started is with a 55-gallon rain barrel. Follow these simple steps to build, paint, and set up your rain barrel and start saving from a rainy day!
DIY Sprinkler Check & Minor Irrigation Repair
It is recommended to inspect your sprinkler system at least once a month when it is operating. How do you do it and what do you look for? If there are issues, what are some simple adjustments and repairs to stop wasting water? This video will help you answer those questions and give you the knowledge and confidence to help efficiently manage your outdoor water use.
Wise Watering - The What, Where, When and Why
Watering the right way is one of the biggest challenges to growing healthy landscapes. In fact, homeowners tend to overwater landscapes by as much as two or three times the amount plants actually need! When you water better, you’ll not only grow greener and stronger plants but you’ll have more green -- with the money you save on your summer water bill!
Comprehensive Lawn Care
Revitalize your turf with a simple, effective approach to lawn maintenance. You will learn the best lawn care methods, efficient seasonal watering techniques, plus simple fertilizer and pesticide applications to reduce pest issues. We also talk about those problem areas where grass just won’t grow.
Save With a Sprinkler Check
In this episode we learn how to check the sprinkler system for leaks and broken heads. We also talk about setting the controller to water twice a week or less this summer.
Save Water with Weekend Sprinkler Projects
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover – Weekend Edition, we’ll look at an easy way to convert a zone to a drip system, upgrade your old sprays with new, high-efficiency rotary nozzles, and change out your controller to a smart WaterSense labeled unit you can easily program with your phone to water twice a week or less. You’re gonna like this one.
Plan It, Pick It and Plant It for a New Landscape
Want to get started with new native plants for your landscape? This video will help you PLAN for the right plants for the right spot, PICK the best plants for long-term success and PLANT for the best growth and water savings possible.
Rooted In Gardening - Just the Basics
Whether you’re new to gardening in general, or just new to gardening in the Lone Star State, understanding the nuances of the climate and soils are the first steps in planning and planting your outdoor space. With a little help from this video, and a bit of determination, you too can create a lush lawn, vibrant landscape or productive vegetable garden you can enjoy for seasons to come.
Rule of Thirds
Water is Awesome presents Texas Yard Makeover! We’ll show you how to create a beautiful yard and still save water. Start with these 3 simple steps.
Smart Landscape Design
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, let’s look at smart landscape design. The right design can help you save water. There are some basic principles you can start using in your yard right away.
Save Water with Weekend Sprinkler Projects
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover – Weekend Edition, we’ll look at an easy way to convert a zone to a drip system, upgrade your old sprays with new, high-efficiency rotary nozzles, and change out your controller to a smart WaterSense labeled unit you can easily program with your phone to water twice a week or less. You’re gonna like this one.
Set Your Lawn Up for Success
In this episode we learn what lawns need to do well, what type of grass works best, how to improve the soil and making sure you’re mowing the right way at the right time of year.
Choosing the Right Plants for the Right Place
Join expert horticulturists Daniel Cunningham and Patrick Dickinson as they share their passion for their favorite native plants and branch out into design tips to help your landscape project take root!
Water-Saving Retreat
With a few weekend projects, you can turn your landscape into a water-saving retreat! Add native plants, grow a pollinator garden and never water the lawn more than twice per week. Have a water-saving weekend!
Creating A Pollinator Garden
In this episode we learn how to plan out a pollinator garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plus, we’ll look at some popular native plants and learn how to get them planted and growing.
Save Water with Weekend Sprinkler Projects
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover – Weekend Edition, we’ll look at an easy way to convert a zone to a drip system, upgrade your old sprays with new, high-efficiency rotary nozzles, and change out your controller to a smart WaterSense labeled unit you can easily program with your phone to water twice a week or less. You’re gonna like this one.
Weekly Watering Advice
Looking for specific watering guidance for your address?
Outdoor Water-Saving Tips
Many homeowners overwater their lawns, either by watering too often or by applying way more water than necessary. You can encourage deeper roots and a more drought-tolerant lawn by spacing out your irrigation days to water no more than two days a week – even less if it’s rained.
Following the free weekly watering advice you can sign up for here, will help you save thousands of gallons of water annually. The weekly advice takes weather conditions, rainfall and soil conditions into account to let you know how much water your lawn needs for the week. Homeowners who follow the watering advice can keep their irrigation systems off an average of 25 weeks out of the year.
Keeping your irrigation cycles short, six to eight minutes per cycle for spray heads and 12–14 minutes for rotors, will help minimize runoff and water waste. Try using “cycle and soak.” That means splitting up one long irrigation cycle into two shorter ones and allowing time in between (30 minutes to an hour) to give water a chance to soak in.
If it’s raining or about to rain, turn your system off. Even better, make sure your system has a working rain sensor that will automatically turn the system off when it’s raining. It’s an easy way to reduce your overall outdoor water use by 5–10 percent.
Education
With a little knowledge, you can save a lot of water. Our education section features easy-to-use information to help you create a healthy, happy yard that uses water wisely. Whether you’re new to having a yard or a seasoned hand in the garden, there’s something for everyone.
Download helpful tips on landscape basics, comprehensive lawn care, sprinkler maintenance, choosing the right plants for the right places and more. Created by subject matter experts, this information will help answer your questions and give you the tools to create the perfect yard for you.
Native Plant Search
Gardening in North Texas means overcoming the unique challenges of our soils and climate. One of the keys to success is choosing plants that thrive in our area and some of the best options are native plants.
Water is Awesome Fun Facts
- The average cost of drinking water from the tap in North Texas is about $2.50 for 1,000 gallons, which equals about 4 gallons for one penny.
- The average total home water use for each person in North Texas is about 100 gallons a day. During medieval times, a person used only five gallons per day.
- It takes 3.3 acre-feet of water to grow enough food for an average family for a year.
About Water is Awesome
Water Is Awesome is a water education and conservation project created through regional cooperation among the area’s largest water providers – Dallas Water Utilities, North Texas Municipal Water District and Tarrant Regional Water District. All three organizations have a shared mission to help people learn to appreciate this valuable resource and learn how to use it more efficiently.
Our region is growing rapidly and water resources are stretched further every single day. While new water sources are being developed, it’s critical that we do everything we can to conserve the water we already have. The Water Is Awesome program is designed to educate customers about water conservation, smart yard planning and taking active steps to use less water in maintaining their yards.