The arrival of spring means longer days and warmer weather.  Now is the perfect time to inspect irrigation systems and adjust irrigation controllers.  Check out these spring landscape maintenance tips:

• Set your irrigation clock ahead an hour and check your batteries when daylight saving time begins.
• Water in early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation and wind interference.
• Consider aerating your lawn to increase water infiltration.
• Inspect your irrigation system for leaks, over-spray, water pressure issues and broken components, and fix them promptly.
• Plant WaterSmart. Check out the Nifty 50 guide to selecting a wide variety of low maintenance and native plants that will thrive in our climate.
• Add 3” to 4” of mulch around trees & plants to reduce evaporation.

Need help assessing your irrigation system? Take advantage of a free WaterSmart Check-up, which includes site-specific water-saving recommendations from a certified irrigation professional.  Click here for more information or to schedule an appointment.