WITH TEMPERATURES AND WATER
RATES RISING RAPIDLY, THE IRRIGATION EXPERTS AT RAIN BIRD
HELP HOMEOWNERS “COOL OFF” THEIR WATER BILL AND
KEEP THEIR LAWN AND GARDEN LOOKING IMMACULATE
As Water Restrictions Come Into Affect Across America, Rain
Bird Gives
Homeowners Helpful Hints On How To Do Their Part
To Conserve Water
And Keep Their Lawns And Gardens Looking
Green
GLENDORA, Calif. (July 12, 2006) – summer
is in full swing, and with it comes the promise of longer
days, weekend road trips to the beach and sunburned skin.
Unfortunately, another hallmark of the summer is the astronomical
increase in the average water bill, and plants that suffer
under the unrelenting sun.
Fortunately, Rain Bird’s irrigation expert Dave Johnson
has a few tips for homeowners to keep their lawns and gardens
looking great for each and every barbecue this summer, without
having to take out a second mortgage to pay their water bill.
Tips To Keep Your Yard Looking Great during the summer heat:
Avoid watering your lawn too much. The greatest waste
of water comes from watering your lawn too much, too often.
When too much water is applied to landscapes, most of the
water is never absorbed into the ground. Instead of watering
for one long period of time, turn your sprinklers on for
several short time periods.
Make sure you turn on your sprinklers at the
appropriate time – between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM – when
the sun is low, winds are calm and temperatures are cool.
Watering
your landscape in late morning and mid-day is much less
efficient, as irrigation water will be lost due to evaporation
from
wind or the sun. Watering in the evening is not recommended
either because standing water on grass and leaves create
the perfect breeding ground for fungus and mosquitoes.
By watering in the morning, leaves and turf have a chance
to
dry out during the day.
Organize your landscape by zones, as different plants
need different amounts of water. Divide your yard and
landscape areas into separate irrigation zones so that
grass can be
watered separately and more frequently than groundcovers,
shrubs and trees.
Only water what grows. Sprinklers should be regularly
checked to ensure that they water grass and plants, not
sidewalks and driveways. A well-adjusted sprinkler will
spray large
droplets of water, and not a fine mist, which minimizes
water lost to evaporation and wind drift.
When it comes to keeping individual trees, flowerbeds,
potted plants or non-grassy areas looking healthy and
green, drip irrigation will put water directly at the root
system.
When it comes to watering individual trees, flowerbeds,
potted containers, or other non-grassy areas, consider
applying
water directly to the roots using low volume drip irrigation.
This will reduce water waste through evaporation or runoff,
and will prevent unwanted weeds from growing.
Regularly check your sprinkler system to ensure that
everything is in proper working order. A clogged head or
a torn line
will wreak havoc on your landscape and water bill.
Adjust your irrigation system as the seasons
and weather change. Or better yet, install a shut-off device that
automatically detects rain or moisture. These devices are
inexpensive and
enable you to take advantage of nature’s free watering
service.
For more information on irrigation systems and water
conservation in the yard visit www.rainbird.com.
ABOUT RAIN BIRD’S CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIVISION
Rain Bird’s Consumer Products Division has the widest
range of do-it-yourself irrigation products and services
available. Since Rain Bird introduced the impact sprinkler
nearly seven decades ago, consumers have come to rely on
Rain Bird’s innovative, industry leading and technologically
advanced products to beautify lawns and gardens worldwide.
Rain Bird's consumer-focused approach provides homeowners
with solutions for the entire irrigation process from its
customized sprinkler design service to its toll-free technical
support at 1-800-RAIN BIRD or (1-800-724-6247). Rain Bird
products are durable and dependable and backed by an industry-leading
customer satisfaction policy. Rain Bird’s consumer
products are available at large home centers, co-ops and
hardware stores worldwide.
ABOUT RAIN BIRD CORPORATION
Rain Bird Corporation, based in Glendora, CA, is the leading
manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services.
Since its beginnings in 1933, Rain Bird has offered the
industry’s broadest range of irrigation products
for golf courses, sports arenas, farms, commercial developments,
and homes in more than 130 countries around the world.
Rain Bird has been awarded over 130 patents, including
the first in 1935 for the impact sprinkler. Rain Bird and
The Intelligent Use of Water™ is about using water
wisely. Its commitment extends beyond products to education,
training and services for the industry and the community.
Rain Bird maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing assembly
facilities in the United States, France, Sweden and Mexico.
For more watering tips, visit www.rainbird.com, or contact
your local Rain Bird retailer.
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For More Information Contact:
William Ostedt/Landon Cowan
The Pollack PR Marketing Group
(310) 556-4443
wostedt@ppmgcorp.com
lcowan@ppmgcorp.com
