Keep Your Lawn in the Loop 🌱 A green winter lawn can be tempting, but keeping Bermuda grass dormant may be a more water-wise choice. Before overseeding, consider the extra water, mowing and maintenance that come with that seasonal green-up. Sometimes, letting your lawn rest is the smarter choice. buff.ly/KoHN0B6 #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday

Take the Guesswork Out 💧 Not sure when, how often, or how much to water your desert landscape? This free workshop will help you build a smarter watering routine with practical techniques for measuring irrigation, making seasonal adjustments, and keeping your plants healthy while saving water and money. 📅 September 26 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 Mesa 🎁 Attendees can also enter to win a signed book by Arizona Plant Lady or a $50 local nursery gift card. 👉 Register here: wateruseitwisely.com/event/m… #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Let the Rain Do Its Job 🌧️ When monsoon storms roll through, your landscape may already be getting the water it needs. Giving your irrigation system a break after a good rainfall can help avoid watering your yard when Mother Nature has already done the work. Rain first, irrigation second. bit.ly/45jRoeV #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday

Plant Native, Help Monarchs 🦋 September is Planting for Monarchs Month in the Phoenix area, making it a great time to add native plants to your landscape. Native plants provide food and habitat for monarchs and other pollinators while supporting beautiful, lower-water landscapes. The new Sonoran Desert Pollinator Plant Guide can help you choose native plants that support pollinators and are seasonally available at Phoenix-area nurseries. The free guide also includes tips for planting, watering, and helping your plants thrive. buff.ly/Qgm2UlM #WaterUseItWisely #PlantingForMonarchs #SmartWaterUse

Discover Desert Foraging 🌵 The desert is full of edible surprises! Join Peggy Sue Creekmore of The Desert Kitchen to learn how to identify, harvest, prepare, and enjoy local edible plants, trees, and cacti while building greater self-sufficiency. 📅 September 22 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Peoria 👉 Register here: wateruseitwisely.com/event/p… #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Millie Has a Bone to Pick 🐶 Sniff the flowers. Chase the sprinklers. But please don’t leave them running all day! Adjust your watering schedule for the season so your landscape gets what it needs without wasting water. A happy yard means more room for zoomies. #WaterUseItWisely #PetOfTheMonth

Grow Your Own Veggies 🥕 Ready to start a vegetable garden in the low desert? This beginner-friendly class covers the essentials, from preparing your soil and choosing the right plants to watering and seasonal care—so you can grow your own food while keeping it budget-friendly. 📅 September 18 | 4:30–6:00 p.m. 📍 Glendale 👉 Register here: wateruseitwisely.com/event/g… #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Give Your Plants a Buffer 🌱 A layer of mulch can help your landscape hold onto moisture through Arizona’s summer heat. It also helps protect the soil, giving your plants a better chance to make the most of every drop you give them. Keep your landscape covered and conserve water. bit.ly/45jRoeV #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday

Give Winter Grass a Pass 🚫 That emerald-green winter lawn may look appealing, but keeping ryegrass green in the Arizona desert comes with a hefty price in water, work, and money. Overseeding can require 8,000–10,000 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet just to germinate and maintain through the winter. Instead, let your Bermuda lawn take its natural winter break. Dormant Bermuda needs far less water during the cooler months, and you can use fall to add seasonal color with low-water-use plants that are better suited to our desert climate. buff.ly/NgLcocl #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Go Beyond the Guesswork 💧 How do you know if you’re watering your lawn enough or watering more than it needs? It starts with understanding how much water your grass needs and how much your sprinkler system actually delivers. Our 4-step guide walks you through the process: determine your lawn’s water needs, use a simple can test to measure your sprinkler output, calculate the right run time, and then adjust how often you water based on the season. buff.ly/ZB0BI3G #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

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Fruit Trees in the Desert 🍊 Growing fruit in Arizona’s desert climate comes with its own set of challenges. This free class will cover how to care for fruit trees so they stay healthy and productive in the unique conditions of our region. 📅 September 12 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 Goodyear 👉 Register here: wateruseitwisely.com/event/f… #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Keep Your Pool in Check 🏊‍♂️ Hot Arizona days can take a toll on your pool water, but a few simple habits can help keep more of it where it belongs. Small adjustments to your pool's water level, features and coverage can add up to meaningful savings all summer long. Make every drop count. bit.ly/45jRoeV #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday

Before You Turn the Sprinklers Back On… 👀 When Arizona gets a good soaking, your landscape may not need your irrigation system to jump back into action. A little post-storm planning can help you make the most of that free water while giving your yard and your water bill a break. Check your rain gauge, pause your irrigation, and look for ways to keep rainfall on your property. Even a small storm can be an opportunity to conserve. buff.ly/8oxeK1B #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Pick the Plant Imposter 🌼 Think you know your Arizona native plants? We’ve got three natives and one imposter hiding in the lineup. Native plants are adapted to Arizona’s desert climate, making them a smart choice for a water-efficient landscape. They can also provide valuable food and habitat for local pollinators. Can you spot the odd one out? Drop your guess in the comments and no peeking at the answer! buff.ly/LdVXer0 #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #ArizonaNativePlants

Have You Ever Seen the Rain? 🌧️ El Niño can increase the odds of winter storms and precipitation across Arizona and the Southwest. While it doesn’t guarantee a wet winter, it can create conditions that bring more moisture our way, and that’s something worth looking forward to. When rain and snow arrive, they can give Arizona’s water supplies a welcome boost, helping replenish snowpack, rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater. So, if you find yourself wondering, “Have you ever seen the rain?” we’ll be watching the forecast right along with you. bit.ly/4hrbHOP #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #ElNiño #MonsoonMelodies

So Nice, We Get It Twice 📚 The Water Tower is sticking around at the Mesa Main Library for two months in a row! Through the end of September, stop by to see this 16-foot display featuring 120 one-gallon jugs, representing the average amount of water each person uses every day. While you’re there, pick up a FREE copy of the newly updated Landscape Watering by the Numbers: A Guide for the Arizona Desert. It’s a practical resource designed to take the guesswork out of watering your landscape. A huge thank-you to the Mesa Library team for helping us bring water conservation resources to the community! Learn more and get your free watering guide: buff.ly/ZB0BI3G #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Make the Most of The Monsoon 🌧️ Monsoon season brings a welcome opportunity to put rainwater to work in your landscape. A few simple changes around your home can help capture more of that free water and put it where your plants can benefit. Turn summer storms into a resource. bit.ly/45jRoeV #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday

One Search. More Ways to Save. 💧 Do you know who provides your water? It may not be the city or town where you live and finding your provider could unlock access to helpful conservation programs and resources right in your community. Find your local programs: wateruseitwisely.com/blog/in… #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Thunderstruck by the Forecast? ⚡ When El Niño enters the forecast, it can turn up the odds for winter storms in Arizona, but it doesn’t guarantee a rainy season. This natural climate pattern can influence weather across the Southwest, creating conditions that may bring more moisture our way. When those storms arrive, they can help replenish snowpack, rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater, giving Arizona’s water supplies a valuable boost. When the skies rumble and the rain starts to fall, enjoy the soundtrack of the season. bit.ly/4hrbHOP #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #ElNiño #MonsoonMelodies