 outdoor resources outdoor resources products brochures flyers websites books related articles products because outdoor water use accounts for the most household water consumption choosing waterefficient outdoor products can make a big impact on both your water use and your water bill here are some watersaving outdoor products you can find at almost any home or garden center  rain gauges  these addons to your irrigation system automatically shut off the system when it rains manual hose bib timers  these timers connect to a hose and automatically shut off your sprinklers after a predetermined length of time soil moisture sensors  these sensors are placed in the soil at strategic locations and they prevent your irrigation system from starting when the soil is sufficiently moist soil polymers  when placed in the soil these materials absorb water allowing roots to draw moisture as needed polymers are most effective for potted plants or sandy soil brochures flyers outdoor conservation tips  pdf  how to select a landscape contracting professional  pdf  how to select an irrigation contractor  pdf  7 basic steps for creating water efficient landscapes  pdf  planting and maintaining your lawn  pdf  low wateruse plants of the portland metro area  pdf  rain barrels water conservation what you should know if you live in the portland metro area  pdf  websites we recommend the following websites for information and links to numerous other resources  american water works association waterwiser the water efficiency clearinghouse epa office of water epa watersense department of the interior bureau of reclamation water conservation publications waterwiser osu water connection water resources of oregon clean rivers and streams clean water services ecological business landscape services program oregon landscape contractors association landscape contractors board of oregon irrigation association books recommended reading  pdf  related articles new grass blend conserves water  pdf by tom krupicka compost and water conservation  pdf by christine hollenbeck irrigation tips  pdf by steve carper designing a waterefficient landscape  pdf by dr steven c carlin phd your green green grass at home  pdf by mallory gwynn mulches for landscape beds  pdf by james altland get to know your yard and choose the right plants  pdf by christine hollenbeck native trees and shrubs reduce summer water use  pdf by ryan durocher northwest native plant ornamental gardening without summer watering  pdf by wallace w hansen  resources   outdoor  