As a Ray Padula customer we realize your committed to water conservation, it started with the purchase of your Ray Padula product.  Did you know that correcting some habits you may already have in-place regarding water usage can save over 600 gallons of water a day!  Now, imagine if every person in the world corrected those habits.  That's a lot of water!  Practice some of these water conservation tips around your home to start saving today!  

1. Place a thick layer of mulch around your trees and plants.  Mulch rapidly slows down the rate of evaporation and can save between 700 and 1,400 gallons of water per month!

2. Water your landscape during the cool parts of the day - early morning works best, as a preventative for disease and fungus.  Watering during cool parts of the day can save approximately 300 gallons of water per month! 

3. Don't water the lawn on overly-windy days.  This may cause too much evaporation, or wind-drift.  Doing so can waste up to 300 gallons of water in one watering!

4. Set lawn mower blades one notch higher.  Longer grass means less evaporation.  This can save up to 1,000 gallons of water each month!

5. Check hoses/ hose accessories for leaks.  A leaking hose can waste gallons of water each time you water your yard.

6. When washing your car, never leave the hose running.  Attaching a Ray Padula nozzle is a great alternative.  Only rinse when necessary and make sure the nozzle is in the OFF position while washing.  This can save up to 20 gallons of water per minute.

7. Use a broom when washing your driveways, or walkways instead of using water.  Doing this can save up to 600 gallons of water per month when washing once a week!

8. Don't allow your sprinklers to water your street, driveway or sidewalk.  Position and adjust them so water lands on the lawn and shrubs.  Your driveway won't grow no matter how wet it gets!

9. Avoid over-fertilizing your lawn.  Fertilizer applications increase the need for water.  Apply slow-release fertilizers when possible.

10. Do not leave your garden hose flowing un-attended.  A free-flowing hose can waste up to 15 gallons of water per minute, or 900 gallons in an hour!

• Natural Resources Conservation Service - since 1935 the NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help land owners conserve soil, water, and other natural resources.

• Earth 911 - has been designed to empower consumers to act locally, live responsibly, and contribute to sustainability. 

*Gallonage usage in the above statements were conducted by a third party.