| | | <div class="ExternalClass7E350F5A90E0431EA28D0E2517C339FC"><p>Choose<strong> plants that love dry heat</strong> like tomatoes, basil, beans, melon, eggplant.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/heat-plants.jpg, Heat plants |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassC91B23B440B84C8A8033A79C26ABBBB7"><p><strong>Use grow bags</strong> on trees to deliver water deep below the soil surface and encourage root growth during dry conditions.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/drip-bag.jpg, drip bags |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass7B39E3990BAC4D91B4CC358A8913A71F"><p><strong>Plant in wetter seasons</strong> like spring and fall, not during the watering regulations (May to September).<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/plant-gardens.jpg, Plant gardens |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass99DBFB88336848C3AA8BDF96837879B7"><p><strong>Mow grass to ankle height </strong> – the shade from taller grass allows roots to establish, helping your lawn retain water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/mow-high.jpg, Mow high |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassBB01248F49CE4D6692B6BD8C83258B45"><p> Water vegetable gardens with<strong> water saved in a rain barrel</strong> instead of treated drinking water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/rain-barrel.jpg, Rain barrel |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass57D03483104C4EC8883F595F69ACA7E5"><p><strong>Aerate your lawn</strong> in the spring and fall to increase the flow of water to your lawn's roots.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/aerate.jpg, aerate |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass9B1BE54200444C099B6CACAC126C577C"><p><strong>Apply lime</strong> in spring and fall to adjust acidic soils to a neutral pH that protects grass from heat and lack of water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/lime.jpg, use lime |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass54EEFBBF85BB45DC803B7469C5446F8F"><p><strong>Sweep</strong> driveways, decks and sidewalks <strong>with a</strong><strong> broom</strong> instead of using a hose. A 15-minute clean could use 675 litres of water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/use-broom.jpg, use broom |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassE3C06EFB8B3A4BDCAA9D6D1B024DF5D6"><p> <strong>Adjust your irrigation controller</strong> as the seasons, weather, and watering regulations change.</p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/irrigation-schedule.jpg, Irrigation Schedule |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassA851CF3F0BE244F2AC207E45D615F51C"><p><strong>Save fall leaves</strong> in an old garbage can or tarp to keep them for use as mulch in the spring.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/save-dry-leaves.jpg, Save dry leaves |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass2CF77CEF600245A3B29D0CE1ED9CD3D3"><p><strong>Remove thick thatch </strong>in late springe or early fall to let water reach grass roots.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/thatch.jpg, Remove Thatch |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassAB694DB0DA0B403C81A057F30F84C687"><p>Walk around your property to <br> <strong>look for spongy ground or pooling </strong>where leaking pipes might be hidden. If detected, call a plumber.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/outdoor-leaks.jpg, Outdoor leaks |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass0BACADD67B224FF4A2DA07EF53ECD775"><p><strong>Overseed with micro clover</strong>. Micro clover lawns stay greener than traditional lawns through summer dry periods and are generally unaffected by wet winters.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/clover.jpg, Clover |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass9B5167357DF541D8BB8E7DE17F2F0C0F"><p><strong>Plant species native</strong> to our region. They are better suited to our climate, and can often thrive on rainfall alone.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/native-plants.jpg, Native Plants |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass9E37A6DD29644BF8A6FCBBC743CB24F7"><p>Use a<strong> soaker hose to water</strong> deeply at the root, reducing water runoff.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/soaker-hose.jpg, Soaker hose |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass7F8CB9C21CFD46C8AF8E257A74FB9055"><p> <strong>Group plants</strong> with similar watering needs to avoid overwatering those that don't require much water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/group-plants.jpg, Group plants |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass43E2BF5BA10646EB9BC5DBB11AB0FF7C"><p>Wash windscreens, windows and headlights for safety,<strong> using a bucke</strong>t. For heavy-duty jobs, use a commercial car wash that recycles water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/dusty-car.jpg, Dusty care |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass994C551040614D219A655512BA87AEA9"><p><strong>Install a shut-off nozzle</strong> on your hose to ensure it only runs when in use. An average garden hose delivers around 45 litres of water each minute.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/hose-valve.jpg, Hose valve |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass7EE9A21E35314715B5ECB5C27324BE8E"><p><strong>Weed regularly</strong>. Weeds can establish roots that compete for nutrients and water.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/weeding.jpg, Weeding |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass2305FBA151AF46E2AEF8378247E915A0"><p><strong>Know how </strong>to turn off your property’s water. This could save thousands of litres of water if a pipe breaks and prevent further damage to your home.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/shut-off-valve.jpg, Shut off valve |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass079CA4554E0944DFB1BAB1E884F6383D"><p><strong>Overseed</strong> with a low-maintenance lawn seed mixture. Plan to overseed at least a month before the start of watering regulations to give new life to patchy lawns and add thickness to healthy ones.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/overseed.jpg, Overseed |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassAE03BAAACAD046AC9727CAF152C7066F"><p>Put leaves and bark mulch around shrubs and trees to <strong>hold in moisture </strong>and slow evaporation.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/mulch.jpg, Mulch |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassECEEEA4C1BA24674A392EBA2E461E472"><p>Pull planter boxes <strong>into the shade</strong> so they won't dry out.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/planter-box.jpg, Planter box |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass2657116DC1AF458B83ACD6AF8FE56AB4"><p>An <strong>hour a week</strong> of watering or rain is all you need for a healthy lawn. It allows moisture to soak into the soil and builds strong roots. Overwatering drowns roots and encourages weeds.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/timer-hose.jpg, Timer hose |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass6078A2F9D7024FFB88F52D10CF5075C7"><p><strong>Position your sprinkler </strong>so it only waters your lawn and plants, not driveways or sidewalks.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/water-lawn.jpg, water lawn |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassDA9876EE922A4032BA06216933BD3150"><p> <strong>Replace broken, bent, or stuck sprinkler heads</strong>. One broken sprinkler head can waste thousands of litres of drinking water by spilling/spraying water onto sidewalks and driveways.</p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/broken-sprinkler.jpg, Broken Sprinkler |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass816CBFD32C384EBD834F6047A0728703"><p><strong>Let your lawn go golden and dormant </strong>in the summer. With proper preparation and care, its green will return with autumn rains.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/gold-lawn.jpg, Lawn gold |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass1526FA16E840422CB00164CC674EEDA7"><p>Flush irrigation systems before winter to get rid of any lingering water that might freeze and crack pipes and sprinklers.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/flush-irrigation.jpg, Flush Irrigation |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassD26511487E1C40D5982C533A144FC75F"><div><p>Program irrigation systems to water deeply but infrequently, within the regulated times.<br></p></div></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/water-deep.jpg, Water Deep |
| | | <div class="ExternalClass6F295C5517874002A89ECA05A9A4EB97"><p>Try turf alternatives like micro clover, tapestry lawns, moss lawns, and sedum mats. Find a low-maintenance, waterwise alternative that suits you using the<a href="http://www.growgreenguide.ca/" target="_blank"> Grow Green Guide</a>.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/turf.jpg, Turf |
| | | <div class="ExternalClassB8D0E1F44D5C4D7F8F743C8014293643"><p><strong>Leave grass clippings</strong> on your lawn after mowing. It helps reduce water evaporation so you can water less often.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/welovewater/PublishingImages/grass-clipping.jpg, Grass Clippigs |