Winter Watering for Thriving Spring Plants

In our arid, high desert climate, lack of sufficient water is one of the most common reasons shrubs and trees perish. Even though most of our plant material is in dormancy during the colder winter months, it still needs regular water to survive. Without enough natural precipitation, it can be a challenge during the winter … Read more

Conserving Water One Step at a Time

Alarming drought conditions, warmer temperatures and water restrictions are now a new normal we all face. A recent GAO survey of water managers showed that 36 states were anticipating local, regional or statewide water shortages in the years ahead, even under non-drought conditions. Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico are among the hardest-hit states across … Read more

Avoid Water Waste

Every day more than a dozen conservation consultants with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority drive around Reno/Sparks communities in search of water that’s going to waste from overwatering or watering on incorrect days. Their efforts are said to be as similar as going fishing because they never know what they’re going to find. “Out there … Read more

Maintain and Upgrade Your Irrigation System

Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative to increase awareness of the value of water use and to educate consumers and professionals on water-saving products, practices and services. We suggest you regularly maintain and upgrade your irrigation system for optimal water savings. With just a few simple strategies, it’s easy to save water, save … Read more