4 Ways to Save Water During El Niño

El Niño has come to California, and with it comes some relief from the state’s four-year drought. But even with all that rain, you still might be looking for ways to save. Well, we at Artificial Turf Supply have some good news for you! Reducing your water use is as easy as following a few simple steps.

Here are four ways you can make the most of El Niño (and save a few bucks while you’re at it):

Install an Artificial Grass Lawn

Installing artificial grass is a great way to make a long-lasting reduction to your water use. Artificial grass doesn’t have to be watered, trimmed, or maintained the way real grass does. Fake grass also lasts for a long time, so your new lawn can even help you save on the next El Niño several years away.

Plant a Drought-Tolerant Landscape

An artificial grass lawn is a great first step to saving water during El Niño. But to make the most of your efforts, you’ll need to adjust the rest of your yard too. In addition to your artificial turf, you can add California-native plants to your yard to maintain a beautiful home appearance. California’s infrequent rainfall is more than enough to keep your new plants looking great all year round.

Turn Off Your Sprinklers

Turning off your sprinklers during a storm seems like a no-brainer. But how long should you keep them off? You’ll want to turn your sprinklers off two days before any rain starts, and for two days after. Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite weather app to know when a storm is about to start.

Catch Rain and Fight Water Waste

While the increased rainfall from El Niño helps cut down your watering, the real savings will come later. Use rain barrels to catch the rain of today to use later in the dry season. When summer arrives with scorching temperatures, your yard will be looking as healthy as ever thanks to the water you’ve collected. You can even get a rebate for your rain barrel, usually starting at $75 per barrel, up to four rain barrels maximum.

Follow These Suggestions and Save

El Niño won’t solve all of California’s water problems. But if you follow the steps above, you could notice a big difference in your own personal water woes. And best of all, your landscaping’s appearance won’t suffer for it.

NOTE: If you haven’t already installed your artificial grass, you may have to wait for a dry spell. After all, it’s better to install artificial grass in mostly dry conditions. Luckily, it’s easy to purchase artificial grass materials at any time of the year.

So get a quote and save before the stormy season is over!