O:8:"stdClass":30:{s:3:"vid";s:2:"56";s:3:"uid";s:1:"4";s:5:"title";s:31:"Outdoor Water Conservation Tips";s:3:"log";s:0:"";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"comment";s:1:"0";s:7:"promote";s:1:"0";s:6:"sticky";s:1:"0";s:3:"nid";s:2:"56";s:4:"type";s:8:"flexpage";s:8:"language";s:3:"und";s:7:"created";s:10:"1357775692";s:7:"changed";s:10:"1372437201";s:4:"tnid";s:1:"0";s:9:"translate";s:1:"0";s:18:"revision_timestamp";s:10:"1372437201";s:12:"revision_uid";s:1:"4";s:4:"body";a:1:{s:3:"und";a:1:{i:0;a:5:{s:5:"value";s:3569:"<p>[[{"fid":"60","view_mode":"default","type":"media","attributes":{"style":"float: left; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;","alt":"Girl washing car","title":"Girl Washing car","class":"adaptive-image media-element file-default"}}]]During the warm summer months, we in the Portland metro area spend time outdoors tending to our lawns, growing our gardens, washing our cars &mdash; all activities that depend on water.&nbsp; As a result, water usage can double or triple.</p><h2>Here are 10 ways to curb your water use while still maintaining a green and vibrant landscape.</h2><ol><li><strong>Adjust your sprinklers so that they&rsquo;re watering your lawn and garden</strong>, and not the street or sidewalk.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Water early in the morning (before 10a.m) or later in the evening (after 6 p.m.)</strong> when temperatures are cooler and evaporation is minimized.</li><li><strong>Set it, but don&rsquo;t forget it!</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Whether you have a manual or automatic system, be sure to adjust your&nbsp;<a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/program-your-sprinkler-system" title="info on creating a watering schedule">watering schedules</a> throughout the irrigation season.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Water established lawns about 1 inch per week</strong> (a bit more during hot, dry weather).&nbsp; Find out how much to water this week with the <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/weekly-watering-number" title="Weekly Watering Number">Weekly Watering Number</a>.</li><li><strong>Inspect your overall irrigation system for leaks, broken lines or blockage in the lines.</strong>&nbsp; A well <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/sprinkler-system-maintenance-tips" title="sprinkler maintenance 101">maintained</a> system will save you money, water, and time.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Consider replacing some turf area with low water use <a href="/low-water-use-plants">plants</a> and ornamental grasses.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They are easier to maintain than turf, look beautiful, and require far less water.</li><li><strong>Group plants with like watering needs.</strong>&nbsp; Creating &ldquo;watering zones&rdquo; in your garden will allow you to give each plant the water it requires &mdash; not too much or too little.</li><li><strong>Add a shut-off nozzle to your garden hose</strong> and save about 5-7 gallons each minute your hose is on.</li><li><strong>Adjust your mower to a higher setting.</strong>&nbsp; A taller lawn provides shade to the roots and helps retain soil moisture, so your <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/lawn-grass-water-use" title="infor about lawns">lawn</a> requires less water.</li><li><strong>Apply the amount of water your soil can absorb.</strong>&nbsp;Water thoroughly, but infrequently. If run off or puddling occurs, break longer watering sessions into several short sessions allowing water to soak into the soil between each session.</li></ol><h2>DIEZ maneras de conservar el <em>agua </em>en exteriores</h2><p><span class="file media-element file-default" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2261%22,%22view_mode%22:%22default%22,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D"><img alt="" class="file-icon" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" title="application/pdf" /> <a href="http://conserveh2o.thedrupalteam.com/sites/default/files/outdoor-tips-spanish.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=116752">Aqui</a></span></p><h2>Interesting in saving water indoors too?&nbsp;</h2><p>Click <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/indoor-water-conservation-tips" title="indoor Water Saving Tips"><span style="color: #318ca7">here</span></a>.</p>";s:7:"summary";s:0:"";s:6:"format";s:9:"full_html";s:10:"safe_value";s:3348:" <p><img style="float: left; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" alt="Girl washing car" title="Girl Washing car" class="adaptive-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/adaptive_image/adaptive-image/public/outdoor_washcar.jpg?itok=fZqt-Ikm" />During the warm summer months, we in the Portland metro area spend time outdoors tending to our lawns, growing our gardens, washing our cars — all activities that depend on water.  As a result, water usage can double or triple.</p><h2>Here are 10 ways to curb your water use while still maintaining a green and vibrant landscape.</h2><ol><li><strong>Adjust your sprinklers so that they’re watering your lawn and garden</strong>, and not the street or sidewalk. </li><li><strong>Water early in the morning (before 10a.m) or later in the evening (after 6 p.m.)</strong> when temperatures are cooler and evaporation is minimized.</li><li><strong>Set it, but don’t forget it!</strong>   Whether you have a manual or automatic system, be sure to adjust your <a href="/program-your-sprinkler-system" title="info on creating a watering schedule">watering schedules</a> throughout the irrigation season. </li><li><strong>Water established lawns about 1 inch per week</strong> (a bit more during hot, dry weather).  Find out how much to water this week with the <a href="/weekly-watering-number" title="Weekly Watering Number">Weekly Watering Number</a>.</li><li><strong>Inspect your overall irrigation system for leaks, broken lines or blockage in the lines.</strong>  A well <a href="/sprinkler-system-maintenance-tips" title="sprinkler maintenance 101">maintained</a> system will save you money, water, and time. </li><li><strong>Consider replacing some turf area with low water use <a href="/low-water-use-plants">plants</a> and ornamental grasses.</strong>    They are easier to maintain than turf, look beautiful, and require far less water.</li><li><strong>Group plants with like watering needs.</strong>  Creating “watering zones” in your garden will allow you to give each plant the water it requires — not too much or too little.</li><li><strong>Add a shut-off nozzle to your garden hose</strong> and save about 5-7 gallons each minute your hose is on.</li><li><strong>Adjust your mower to a higher setting.</strong>  A taller lawn provides shade to the roots and helps retain soil moisture, so your <a href="/lawn-grass-water-use" title="infor about lawns">lawn</a> requires less water.</li><li><strong>Apply the amount of water your soil can absorb.</strong> Water thoroughly, but infrequently. 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