Outdoors

Did you know that residential outdoor water use across the United States accounts for nearly 8 billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation? The average U.S. household uses more water outdoors than for showering and washing clothes combined.

By following some simple steps, you can have a water-smart landscape that's beautiful, healthy, and easy to maintain:

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Design a beautiful and efficient water-smart landscape that gives your home desirable curb appeal. Use a holistic approach to developing a water-smart landscape for your home or property.

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Visit WaterSense's Water-Smart Landscape Photo Gallery for stunning real world examples of water-saving beauties in your region.

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Timing is everything! Learn when and how much to water to avoid wasteful runoff and keep a healthy landscape. Or consider if it's time for a Sprinkler Spruce-Up!

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Reduce overwatering by ​upgrading to WaterSense labeled products if you have an in-ground irrigation system.

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Learn how an irrigation professional certified by a WaterSense labeled program can install, maintain, or audit your irrigation system to ensure it’s operating efficiently while using less water.

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Find a pro in your area who can help get the job done if you need help with your irrigation system. Irrigation professionals certified by a WaterSense labeled program can help you reduce your water consumption.

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