Concrete Doesnt Grow

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Concrete Doesnt Grow

• Tips for Outdoor Water Conservation
• City of Texas City Utilities Department

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Water Usage Facts

• About 50 percent of all water consumption, during
  the summer months, is through outdoor water
  usage.
  
• Do not water the street, walks or driveways.
  Concrete Doesnt Grow.
  
• Deep watering of your lawn, once a week, is more
  beneficial to your lawn than frequent watering.
  
• Watering during the heat of the day actually
  wastes water, due to evaporation.

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Outdoor Conservation Tips

• Water lawns early in the morning (before 8 a.m.)
  or in the evening (between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.).
  
• Use sprinklers that produce large water droplets
  rather than fine mists. This avoids
  evaporation.
  
• Turn soaker hoses so that the holes face down.
  This avoids evaporation.

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Outdoor Conservation Tips

• Water slowly for better absorption into the
  ground.
  
• Never water on windy days.
• Set your sprinklers to only water the vegetation
  not the street, walks, or driveways. Then hand
  water the edges of the lawn.

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Outdoor Conservation Tips

• Condition the soil with compost before planting
  grass or flowerbeds. This allows the water to
  soak in rather than run off.
  
• Know when your grass needs watering. If it is
  dull gray-green or it a footprint remains
  visible, it is time to water.
  
• Do not over water. Soil can only absorb so much
  moisture, the rest simply runs off.

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Outdoor Conservation Tips

• 1 ½ inches of water, once per week, is generally
  all that is needed to keep most Texas grasses
  alive and healthy.
  
• Cut grass often, but only cut about ½ to ¾ inches
  off. Longer grass retains moisture longer.
  
• Plant flowers and shrubs that are rated and grow
  best in this area.

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Outdoor Conservation Tips

• Use a broom or rake to sweep sidewalks and
  drives.
  
• Use a bucket and soapy water to wash your car.
  And never let the hose run while you are soaping
  the car down, use a cut off nozzle or simple cut
  the water off until you need it.

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Contact Us for Information

• For more water conservation information contact
  the City of Texas City
  
• Utilities Department
• 409-643-5860
• Or visit our website
• www.texas-city-tx.org