Be YardSmart Create a yard fit for Calgary’s climate: Observe sun exposure and Consider removing lawn Add a base of at least twenty Choose native or drought Add mulch around trees and water drainage to choose where you can and replacing centimeters (8 inches) of tolerant perennials and shrubs to retain moisture plants for your yard’s unique with drought tolerant good quality soil for a healthy gra. [...] Use water outdoors as efficiently as possible: Watch the forecast and skip Water when it’s coolest Water low and slow Capture and use free Only give plants the water watering when it has rained –early in the morning – use a soaker hose, rainwater collected in a rain they need. [...] Did you know, water use in Calgary communities increases an average of 20 per cent in the summer months? In hot and dry weather, Calgarians tend to use more water outdoors which can put pressure on our rivers and water treatment plants. [...] Use water wisely indoors Avoid wasteful household leaks: Check your toilets for leaks by Use your water meter to Fix any leaking toilets, taps, Service your furnace If you have travel plans, putting a few drops of food check for other leaks inside showerheads, and any other humidifier, water softener consider asking someone to colouring in the tank. [...] faucet aerators on all with a low water use with a low water use washer.
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