Fall Back on Water Usage

Using Less While Keeping Your Landscape Healthy

As the seasons change and temperatures begin to cool, lawns and landscapes naturally need less water to stay healthy. Overwatering in the fall not only wastes water but can also harm grass and plants by encouraging shallow root growth, fungus, and weeds.

Here are a few simple tips to conserve water this fall while keeping your yard in great shape:

Adjust Your Sprinkler Schedule – Reduce watering days and run times. Most lawns only need about 1 inch of water per week, and fall rains often provide that for free.

Turn Off After Rain – If rain is in the forecast, give your irrigation system a break. Many controllers have a “rain delay” feature that makes this easy.

Mulch Around Plants – A layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture and protects plant roots as temperatures drop.

Plant Smart – Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. Cooler weather means less stress on plants and less need for supplemental watering.

By making small adjustments, residents can help conserve one of our most valuable resources—our water supply—while also preparing landscapes for a healthy spring.

Together, our community can enjoy the beauty of fall and protect our water for the future.