| An <strong>hour a week</strong> of sprinkling or rain is all you need for a healthy lawn | 1 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/One Hour Per Week | An <strong>hour a week</strong> of sprinkling or rain is all you need for a healthy lawn | <div class="ExternalClass2657116DC1AF458B83ACD6AF8FE56AB4"><p>An
<strong>hour a week</strong> of watering or rain is all you need for a healthy lawn. It allows moisture to soak into the soil and builds strong roots. Overwatering drowns roots and encourages weeds.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/timerhose.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/TipImages/timerhose.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/timerhose.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/SprinklingShare.png, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/SprinklingShare.png | | 39.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Use a broom</strong> instead of a hose | 6 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Sweep | <strong>Use a broom</strong> instead of a hose | <div class="ExternalClass54EEFBBF85BB45DC803B7469C5446F8F"><p>
<strong>Sweep</strong> driveways, decks and sidewalks
<strong>with a</strong><strong> broom</strong> instead of using a hose. A 15-minute clean could use 675 litres of water.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/usebroom.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/usebroom.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/usebroom.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/UseBroommShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/UseBroommShare.jpg | | 17.0000000000000 |
| Let your lawn go gold | 25 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Go Gold | Let your lawn go gold | <div class="ExternalClass816CBFD32C384EBD834F6047A0728703"><p>
<strong>Let your lawn go golden and dormant </strong>in the summer. With proper preparation and care, its green will return with autumn rains.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Lawngold.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/TipImages/LawngoldShare.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Lawngold.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/LawngoldShare.jpg, Gold Lawn | | 6.00000000000000 |
| Let your car get <strong>dusty</strong> | 5 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Dusty Car | Let your car get <strong>dusty</strong> | <div class="ExternalClass43E2BF5BA10646EB9BC5DBB11AB0FF7C"><p>Wash windscreens, windows and headlights for safety,<strong> using a bucke</strong>t. For heavy-duty jobs, use a commercial car wash that recycles water.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/DustyCare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/DustyCare.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/DustyCare.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/DustyCarShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/DustyCarShare.jpg | | 29.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Mow high</strong> to help your lawn retain water | 14 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Mow High | <strong>Mow high</strong> to help your lawn retain water | <div class="ExternalClass99DBFB88336848C3AA8BDF96837879B7"><p>
<strong>Mow grass to ankle height </strong> – the shade from taller grass allows roots to establish, helping your lawn retain water.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/mowhigh.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/mowhigh.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/mowhigh.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/MowhighShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/MowhighShare.jpg | | 26.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Leave grass clippings</strong> on your lawn after mowing | 12 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Grass Clippings | <strong>Leave grass clippings</strong> on your lawn after mowing | <div class="ExternalClassB8D0E1F44D5C4D7F8F743C8014293643"><p>
<strong>Leave grass clippings</strong> on your lawn after mowing. It helps reduce water evaporation so you can water less often.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/grassclipping.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/grassclipping.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/grassclipping.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/GrassClippingShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/GrassClippingShare.jpg | | 15.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Water your lawn</strong>, not the pavement | 8 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Pavement | <strong>Water your lawn</strong>, not the pavement | <div class="ExternalClass6078A2F9D7024FFB88F52D10CF5075C7"><p>
<strong>Position your sprinkler </strong>so it only waters your lawn and plants, not driveways or sidewalks.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/waterlawn.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/waterlawn.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/waterlawn.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/WaterLawnShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/WaterLawnShare.jpg | | 17.0000000000000 |
| Water deeply, but infrequently | 32 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Water Deep | Water deeply, but infrequently | <div class="ExternalClassD26511487E1C40D5982C533A144FC75F"><div><p>Program irrigation systems to water deeply but infrequently, within the regulated times.<br></p></div></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/WaterDeep.jpg, Water Deep
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/WaterDeep.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/WaterDeepShare.jpg, Water Deep Share | | 3.00000000000000 |
| Adapt your irrigation schedule | 33 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Irrigation Schedule | Adapt your irrigation schedule | <div class="ExternalClassE3C06EFB8B3A4BDCAA9D6D1B024DF5D6"><p> <strong>Adjust your irrigation controller</strong> as the seasons, weather, and watering regulations change.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/irrigationschedule.jpg, Irrigation Schedule
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/irrigationschedule.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/irrigationscheduleshare.jpg, Irrigation Schedule Share | | 2.00000000000000 |
| Check for broken sprinkler heads | 34 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Broken Sprinkler Head | Check for broken sprinkler heads | <div class="ExternalClassDA9876EE922A4032BA06216933BD3150"><p> <strong>Replace broken, bent, or stuck sprinkler heads</strong>. One broken sprinkler head can waste thousands of litres of drinking water by spilling/spraying water onto sidewalks and driveways.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/BrokenSprinkler.jpg, Broken Sprinkler
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/BrokenSprinkler.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/BrokenSprinklerShare.jpg, Broken sprinkler Share | | 5.00000000000000 |
| Put leaves and bark mulch around shrubs and trees to <strong>hold in moisture</strong> | 3 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Mulch | Put leaves and bark mulch around shrubs and trees to <strong>hold in moisture</strong> | <div class="ExternalClassAE03BAAACAD046AC9727CAF152C7066F"><p>Put leaves and bark mulch around shrubs and trees to <strong>hold in moisture </strong>and slow evaporation.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/mulch.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/mulch.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/mulch.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/MulchShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/MulchShare.jpg | | 19.0000000000000 |
| Weed lawns and gardens | 26 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Weeding | Weed lawns and gardens | <div class="ExternalClass7EE9A21E35314715B5ECB5C27324BE8E"><p>
<strong>Weed regularly</strong>. Weeds can establish roots that compete for nutrients and water.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Weeding.jpg, Weeding
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Weeding.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/WeedingShare.jpg, Weeding Share | | 5.00000000000000 |
| Apply lime | 27 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Apply Lime | Apply lime | <div class="ExternalClass9B1BE54200444C099B6CACAC126C577C"><p>
<strong>Apply lime</strong> in spring and fall to adjust acidic soils to a neutral pH that protects grass from heat and lack of water.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Lime.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Lime.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Lime.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/LimeShare.jpg, Apply Lime Sbare | | 5.00000000000000 |
| Overseed for a low-maintenance lawn | 28 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Overseed | Overseed for a low-maintenance lawn | <div class="ExternalClass079CA4554E0944DFB1BAB1E884F6383D"><p>
<strong>Overseed</strong> with a low-maintenance lawn seed mixture. Plan to overseed at least a month before the start of watering regulations to give new life to patchy lawns and add thickness to healthy ones.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Overseed.jpg, Overseed
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Overseed.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/OverseedShare.jpg, Overseed Share | | 6.00000000000000 |
| Overseed with micro clover | 30 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Overseed Micro Clover | Overseed with micro clover | <div class="ExternalClass0BACADD67B224FF4A2DA07EF53ECD775"><p>
<strong>Overseed with micro clover</strong>. Micro clover lawns stay greener than traditional lawns through summer dry periods and are generally unaffected by wet winters.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Clover.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Clover.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Clover.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/CloverShare.jpg, Overseed MicroClover | | 4.00000000000000 |
| Try turf alternatives | 40 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Turf | Try turf alternatives | <div class="ExternalClass6F295C5517874002A89ECA05A9A4EB97"><p>Try turf alternatives like micro clover, tapestry lawns, moss lawns, and sedum mats. Find a low-maintenance, waterwise alternative that suits you using the<a href="http://www.growgreenguide.ca/" target="_blank"> Grow Green Guide</a>.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Turf.jpg, Turf
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Turf.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/TurfShare.jpg, Turf Alternative | | 3.00000000000000 |
| <strong>Aerate your lawn</strong> in the spring and fall | 24 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Aerate Lawn | <strong>Aerate your lawn</strong> in the spring and fall | <div class="ExternalClass57D03483104C4EC8883F595F69ACA7E5"><p>
<strong>Aerate your lawn</strong> in the spring and fall to increase the flow of water to your lawn's roots.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Aerate.jpg, /welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Aerate.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/Aerate.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/AerateShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/AerateShare.jpg | | 15.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Inspect your yard</strong> for underground leaks | 10 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Leaks | <strong>Inspect your yard</strong> for underground leaks | <div class="ExternalClassAB694DB0DA0B403C81A057F30F84C687"><p>Walk around your property to
<strong>look for spongy ground or pooling </strong>where leaking pipes might be hidden. If detected, call a plumber.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/outdoorleaks.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/outdoorleaks.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/outdoorleaks.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/OutdoorLeaksShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/OutdoorLeaksShare.jpg | | 21.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Install a shut-off nozzle</strong> on your hose | 7 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Shut-Off Valve | <strong>Install a shut-off nozzle</strong> on your hose | <div class="ExternalClass994C551040614D219A655512BA87AEA9"><p>
<strong>Install a shut-off nozzle</strong> on your hose to ensure it only runs when in use. An average garden hose delivers around 45 litres of water each minute.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/hosevalve.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/hosevalve.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/hosevalve.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/HoseValveShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/HoseValveShare.jpg | | 13.0000000000000 |
| <strong>Know how</strong> to turn off your property’s water | 15 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Turn Off Water | <strong>Know how</strong> to turn off your property’s water | <div class="ExternalClass2305FBA151AF46E2AEF8378247E915A0"><p>
<strong>Know how </strong>to turn off your property’s water. This could save thousands of litres of water if a pipe breaks and prevent further damage to your home.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/shutoffvalve.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/shutoffvalve.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/shutoffvalve.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/ShutOffValveShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/ShutOffValveShare.jpg | | 16.0000000000000 |
| Use a <strong>soaker hose to water</strong> deeply | 20 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/water-saving-tips/outdoor-tips/Soaker Hose | Use a <strong>soaker hose to water</strong> deeply | <div class="ExternalClass9E37A6DD29644BF8A6FCBBC743CB24F7"><p>Use a<strong> soaker hose to water</strong> deeply at the root, reducing water runoff.<br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/soakerhose.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/soakerhose.jpg
http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/soakerhose.jpg | http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/SoakerHoseShare.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/outdoor-tips/TipImages/SoakerHoseShare.jpg | | 31.0000000000000 |
