Water Conservation

In addition to saving money on your utility bill, saving water will mean more water available for times of drought. 

Visit the State of Utah’s online watering guide for weekly lawn watering information.

Keeping your lawn green while being conscientious

• Keep your lawn a little longer. Set your mower on a higher setting. Taller grass cools the soil and encourages deeper roots. Don't forget to keep grass shorter than six inches to comply with city code.
• Control weeds. Weeds steal water and nutrients from grass and other plants.
• Aerate. Aerating helps roots grow deeper, creating a stronger lawn.
• Fertilize. Use an organic fertilizer or compost early in the year when conditions are wet.
• Prune during the winter when plants are dormant.
• Add shade. Shade cast by trees can cool by as much as 20 degrees.
• Choose a low-water grass for our dry state.
• Reduce the amount of lawn you have on your property. If you add to your flowerbeds, be sure to use drought-resistant plants.

Water-Wise Landscaping

• Map out your landscape to identify areas with the most sun exposure. Use the map to plan the number and type of plants you will need, and group plants with similar needs.
• Before planting, improve the soil. Good soil absorbs and holds moisture longer. Use mulch to slow evaporation, protect roots, and reduce weeds.
• Choose water-wise plants. See the State of Utah’s website for a list of water-wise plants, participating nurseries, and examples of water-wise landscapes.
• Use selective watering. Avoid watering walkways or areas where there are not plants.