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Every Drop Counts- Water Conservation Tips

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“Every Drop Counts- Water Conservation Tips” is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® EveryDrop™.

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“Every drop counts” is serious business around here in California.

We are in one of the worst droughts ever and water is at a premium. It’s expensive, but we also don’t have as much to go around as we need. Because of this we are all looking for ways to conserve our precious water.  

Pete and I have some water conservation tips that we have been using with great results that I’m sharing today. 

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Tip #1 Don’t water when the sun is at its peak. Water early in the morning or late at night. This will give the water time to seep in before it’s evaporated in the heat of the day.

Tip #2 Don’t waste water by over watering. It’s really easy to over water during the summer because the top layer of dirt can get dry very easily. But don’t judge your watering needs just from that top layer since many plants and trees need deeper water so they still might be getting what they need. The best way to water is with an auto timer where you only water for the absolutely minimal amount of time.

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Tip #3 Collect water when it rains. We don’t get much rain so we have to make the most of what we do get. Buy some rain buckets and put them under your rain gutters and collect any rain water you can. Use that water to water after the rain stops and you need to water again.

Tip #4 Plant drought resistant plants. Any new plants you buy should be drought resistant. So many local nurseries now have specialists that can help you pick out the perfect plants for you and your home that use less water. It’s also a great idea to replace your current plants as you can to more drought resistant ones.

Tip #5 Use Scotts® EveryDrop™ to make the most of available water. It is specially designed to move more water into the soil to help reduce wasteful runoff and pooling. 

Scotts® EveryDrop™ is a unique blend of wetting agents designed to help move water into the soil, consistently and evenly.Whether relying on rain, sprinklers or hoses, EveryDrop™ helps to make the most of available water. EveryDrop™ will be available at California retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Orchard Hardware Supply beginning September 1.  The product ranges from $9.99-$11.99 and comes in a 10 pound bag or 3 pound shaker jug. 

To help prepare soils for the stresses of summer, it’s recommend that you apply EveryDrop™ in late spring before the typical summer heat and drought begin, and to continue applying monthly during the summer and early fall. The granular product is designed to be applied with a drop or broadcast spreader and is activated when it comes into contact with rain or irrigation water.

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Bonus Tip! Well-fed lawns and plants are more efficient at using available water. For optimal results, feed your lawn and plants with Scotts® and Miracle-Gro®.

Have you been affected by the California drought? 

“Every Drop Counts- Water Conservation Tips” is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® EveryDrop™.

Heather Reese
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Heather Delaney Reese is the storyteller and photographer behind the lifestyle and family travel blog, It's a Lovely Life®! For the past decade, she has vacationed over 150 days a year with her family. She is a vegan, and loves being by the water, spending time with her children, husband, 2 Shih Tzus and Cat.

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